Fragrance comparison

33 Cosmos Guide vs Red Iris

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #55,105 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

33 Cosmos Guide1/4

Red Iris3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

Red IrisDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value84

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

BergamotMandarinBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLavenderOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Red Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,105

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed IrisHigher 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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Deraah Private Red Iris hits the skin with a sharp crack of black pepper and sparkling bergamot. The citrus burns bright for twenty minutes before giving way to powdery orris root and cool lavender. It is clean, crisp, and noticeably dry. Creamy jasmine softens the heart, keeping the floral accord approachable rather …

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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 Red Iris?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Cosmos Guide or Red Iris?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Red Iris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Cosmos Guide or Red Iris?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, 33 Cosmos Guide 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Cosmos Guide and Red Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood and Jasmine.

Is 33 Cosmos Guide or Red Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 33 Cosmos Guide and Red Iris?

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. Red Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli.