Fragrance comparison

Merunka vs Seahorse

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Seahorse

Seajewels

4.5413 votes

Rank #27,600 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seahorse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seahorse
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Merunka1/5

Seahorse4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerunkaManufaktura

SeahorseSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerSeahorseRating 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

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySeahorse

SillageMerunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSeahorseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and white floral

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

Green NotesBlack CurrantTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orchid, Jasmine 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

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSeahorseHigher 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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Seahorse by Seajewels captures a breezy, vacation-ready atmosphere with its vibrant floral and fruity profile. Opening with sharp grapefruit and tangy tangerine, it settles into a delicate heart of orchid and freesia. This light fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a natural companion for warm summer holidays o…

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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 Seahorse?

Seahorse takes 4 of 5 categories. Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Seahorse is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seahorse for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merunka or Seahorse?

Seahorse lasts longest (Seahorse 63/100, Merunka 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merunka or Seahorse?

Merunka projects furthest (Merunka 48/100, Seahorse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merunka and Seahorse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orchid, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Merunka or Seahorse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Merunka and Seahorse?

Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris. Seahorse has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.