Fragrance comparison

33 Cosmos Guide vs Olibanum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #52,946 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Olibanum

Evocative Perfumes

4.6629 votes

Rank #18,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Olibanum
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

33 Cosmos Guide3/5

Olibanum2/5

Ratings & consensus: Olibanum
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: Olibanum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

OlibanumEvocative Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

4.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerOlibanumRating 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

69%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value58

Category winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

smoky60%

iris50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

CypressJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumIris

Base8-12+ hrs

Ash

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Cypress. Durations are only published for Olibanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,946

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,630

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOlibanumHigher 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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Evocative Perfumes Olibanum strips away modern sweetness to deliver raw, meditative frankincense. The opening hits fast. Fresh crushed cypress and bitter juniper needles deliver a brisk, pine-scented shock to the nose. Within twenty minutes, the coniferous blast calms down. Earthy olibanum resin steps forward alongsi…

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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 Olibanum?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories. 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Olibanum is rated 4.66/5 from 29 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 Olibanum for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Cosmos Guide or Olibanum?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Olibanum 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Cosmos Guide or Olibanum?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Olibanum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Cosmos Guide and Olibanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Cypress.

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

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

What are the notes in 33 Cosmos Guide and Olibanum?

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. Olibanum has top notes of Cypress and Juniper, heart notes of Olibanum and Iris, a base of Ash.