Fragrance comparison

Agua Geranium vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

5 wins

Agua Geranium

Claus Porto

4.0539 votes

Rank #43,111 AromaticEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,116 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Geranium takes 5 of 7 categories.

Agua Geranium
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Agua Geranium5/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/7

Ratings & consensus: Agua Geranium
Community sentiment: Agua Geranium
Longevity: Agua Geranium
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Agua Geranium
Versatility: Agua Geranium
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

Agua GeraniumClaus Porto

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerAgua GeraniumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerAgua GeraniumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAgua Geranium

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAgua GeraniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossGeraniumVetiverBergamotMuskAngelicaLavenderRoseClovePatchouliTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMoss, Geranium, Vetiver and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Agua Geranium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAgua GeraniumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,111

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua Geranium by Claus Porto is a crisp aromatic fougere built around leafy greens, bright citrus, and earthy roots. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with herbal angelica and soothing lavender. Soon, a pungent green geranium takes center stage, accompanied by a touch of rose and warm clove for…

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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…

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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, Agua Geranium or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Agua Geranium takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua Geranium is rated 4.05/5 from 39 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Agua Geranium for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Agua Geranium or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Agua Geranium lasts longest (Agua Geranium 56/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Geranium or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Projection is very close: No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Agua Geranium 51/100 for sillage.

Do Agua Geranium and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Moss, Geranium, Vetiver and Bergamot.

Is Agua Geranium or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agua Geranium is the stronger pick. For winter, Agua Geranium is the stronger pick. Agua Geranium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Geranium and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Agua Geranium features Moss, Geranium, Vetiver, Bergamot and Musk. 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.