Fragrance comparison

33 Cosmos Guide vs APSU

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

3 wins

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #55,142 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #13,958 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories.

33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

33 Cosmos Guide3/5

APSU2/5

Ratings & consensus: APSU
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection: 33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money: 33 Cosmos Guide
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: APSU

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

APSUUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerAPSURating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value45

Category winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Olibanum, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,142

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerAPSUHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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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, 33 Cosmos Guide or APSU?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories. 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Cosmos Guide or APSU?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Cosmos Guide or APSU?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Cosmos Guide and APSU smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Olibanum, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is 33 Cosmos Guide or APSU better for summer or winter?

33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear; APSU suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Cosmos Guide and APSU?

33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver. APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber.