Fragrance comparison

Niagara vs eo02

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

3 wins

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

eo02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.62198 votes

Rank #9,089 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niagara takes 3 of 5 categories.

Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
eo02
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Niagara3/5

eo022/5

Ratings & consensus: Niagara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Niagara
Sillage & projection: Niagara
Value for money: eo02
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: eo02

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

eo02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

3.62/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerNiagaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

25%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnereo02Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

CardamomBergamotCorianderGrapefruitGalbanum

Heart

FirArtemisiaJasmineCloveRoseThyme

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaCinnamonIncenseMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,089

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnereo02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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eo02 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. eo02 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Egon Oelkers. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot, Coriander, Grapefruit and Galbanum; middle notes are Fir, Artemisia, Jasmine, Clove, Rose and Thyme; base notes are Virginia Cedar…

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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, Niagara or eo02?

Niagara takes 3 of 5 categories. Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; eo02 is rated 3.62/5 from 198 votes. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose eo02 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Niagara or eo02?

Niagara lasts longest (Niagara 75/100, eo02 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niagara or eo02?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, eo02 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niagara and eo02 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Niagara or eo02 better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niagara and eo02?

Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. eo02 has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Coriander and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fir, Artemisia, Jasmine and Clove, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cinnamon.