Fragrance comparison

Merunka vs Eva

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Eva

Nimere Parfums

3.9647 votes

Rank #44,978 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Merunka takes 3 of 4 categories.

Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eva
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Merunka3/4

Eva1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerunkaManufaktura

EvaNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 20%Had 37%Want 44%

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

34%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMerunka

SillageEva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

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

AppleTangerineGrapesApricotPeachLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangChampacaOsmanthusJasmine SambacPeonyIris

Base

Tolu BalsamPeru BalsamMuskSpanish JasmineAlmondTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Apricot, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,978

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMerunkaHigher 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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Eva by Nimere Parfums creates a complex, fruit-forward floral profile that balances bright top notes like apple and tangerine with a deep, balsamic foundation. It is an ambitious composition that leans into a rich, powdery texture, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy bold, resinous florals during the trans…

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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 Eva?

Merunka takes 3 of 4 categories. Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Eva is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eva for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merunka or Eva?

They last about the same: Merunka 55/100, Eva 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Merunka or Eva?

Eva projects furthest (Eva 60/100, Merunka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merunka and Eva smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Apricot, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Merunka or Eva better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Merunka and Eva?

Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris. Eva has top notes of Apple, Tangerine, Grapes and Apricot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Champaca, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam, Musk and Spanish Jasmine.