Fragrance comparison

4'33 vs Ardorem XXI

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

4'33

Parfums Quartana

3.003 votes

Rank #68,987 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ardorem XXI

Alkemia Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #63,779 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

4'33
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ardorem XXI
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

4'331/2

Ardorem XXI1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: 4'33
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ardorem XXI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

4'33Parfums Quartana

Ardorem XXIAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

Sillage4'33

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotCardamomBlack PepperClovePimentoNutmegMineral notesPatchouliOlibanumVetiverCedarAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CorianderMandarin OrangeCardamomTeaBourbon GeraniumAmberNutmegSaffronTobaccoMuskCloveSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Clove and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for 4'33, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,987

PerfumerMarcela Olalde de Castillo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,779

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArdorem XXIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

4'33 by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional unisex composition built around dry woods, piquant spices, and sharp mineral nuances. Created by perfumer Marcela Olalde de Castillo, it opens with a quick flash of bergamot that quickly yields to an energetic mix of black pepper, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg. The base anch…

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Ardorem XXI by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 4'33 or Ardorem XXI?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 4'33 is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Ardorem XXI is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose 4'33 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ardorem XXI for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, 4'33 or Ardorem XXI?

4'33 projects furthest (4'33 69/100, Ardorem XXI 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4'33 and Ardorem XXI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Clove and Nutmeg.

Is 4'33 or Ardorem XXI better for summer or winter?

4'33 suits daytime wear; Ardorem XXI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4'33 and Ardorem XXI?

4'33 features Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Clove and Pimento. Ardorem XXI features Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Bourbon Geranium.