Fragrance comparison

Merunka vs eo01

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

eo01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

4.00220 votes

Rank #10,655 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

eo01 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
eo01
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Merunka2/5

eo013/5

Ratings & consensus: Merunka
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: eo01
Sillage & projection: eo01
Value for money: Merunka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: eo01

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MerunkaManufaktura

eo01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

Category winnerMerunkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

36%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevityeo01

Sillageeo01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMerunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

TangerineBlood Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

ApricotLilyOrchidJasmine

Base4-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmbergris

Top

CoconutCardamomNutmegApricotBlood OrangeTangerine

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodOrchidPaprikaIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaCinnamonTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberStyraxPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Apricot, Orchid and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Merunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring47

Summer31

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,655

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnereo01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merunka by Manufaktura centers on the scent of ripe orchard fruit, opening with a bright splash of tart blood grapefruit and zesty tangerine. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a mouthwatering, velvety apricot note that feels authentic rather than sugary. Creamy white lily and gentle jasmine float in the ba…

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eo01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. eo01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Egon Oelkers. Top notes are Coconut, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Apricot, Blood Orange and Tangerine; middle notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Orchid, Paprika, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley; base note…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Merunka or eo01?

eo01 takes 3 of 5 categories. Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; eo01 is rated 4.00/5 from 220 votes. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose eo01 for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merunka or eo01?

eo01 lasts longest (eo01 65/100, Merunka 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merunka or eo01?

eo01 projects furthest (eo01 64/100, Merunka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merunka and eo01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Apricot, Orchid and Sandalwood.

Is Merunka or eo01 better for summer or winter?

Merunka suits daytime wear; eo01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merunka and eo01?

Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris. eo01 has top notes of Coconut, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Apricot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Orchid, Paprika and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.