Abia vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abia takes 6 of 7 categories.
AbiaChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Abia6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Abia
- Community sentiment
- Abia
- Longevity
- Abia
- Sillage & projection
- Abia
- Value for money
- Abia
- Versatility
- Abia
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbiaAjmalNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerAbiaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerAbiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbia
SillageAbia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamotLemon
Heart
VioletCardamomArtemisia
Base
MuskPatchouliCedarGuaiac WoodVetiver
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Cardamom and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer40
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbiaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,527
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbia by Ajmal opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then turns softly powdery as violet comes through with cardamom and a slightly herbal edge. The dry down is all about clean musk and dry woods, with patchouli, vetiver and cedar giving it a calm, grown-up finish. It tends to suit cooler weather and evening wear, …
Reviews →Penhaligon's No. 33 Eau de Cologne is a fresh aromatic fougere built around lavender, clary sage, citrus, cypress, cardamom and soft woods. On skin it often reads clean, green, gently spicy and slightly sweet, with a classic British grooming feel rather than a heavy statement scent. The main caution is strength. Sever…
Reviews →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, Abia or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Abia takes 6 of 7 categories. Abia is rated 4.30/5 from 40 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Abia for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Abia or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Abia lasts longest (Abia 73/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Abia or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Abia projects furthest (Abia 76/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abia and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Cardamom and Artemisia.
Is Abia or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Abia is the stronger pick. Abia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abia and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Abia has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Cardamom and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. No. 33 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cypress and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Tobacco.
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