Fragrance comparison

Alcove vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alcove

Masque Milano

4.0423 votes

Rank #52,189 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,860 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alcove takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alcove
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alcove4/5

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/5

Ratings & consensus: Alcove
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alcove
Sillage & projection: Alcove
Value for money: Alcove
Versatility: Not scored
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

AlcoveMasque Milano

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerAlcoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAlcove

SillageAlcove

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAlcoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

violet53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitRosemaryGuatemalan Cardamom

Heart

CypressFigVioletRose

Base

Mysore SandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisSiam BenzoinMyrrhWhite Cedar ExtractAmber

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Cypress and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,189

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masque Milano Alcove opens with sharp Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon, and crisp rosemary before settling into a green heart of cypress and fresh fig leaves. As hours pass, cypriol oil, Mysore sandalwood, and warm myrrh transform the bright citrus opening into a dry, resinous woody chypre that stays close to skin du…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alcove or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Alcove takes 4 of 5 categories. Alcove is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Alcove for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Alcove lasts longest (Alcove 83/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Alcove projects furthest (Alcove 67/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alcove and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Cypress and Violet.

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

Alcove suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Alcove has top notes of Italian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Rosemary, heart notes of Cypress, Fig, Violet and Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amyris and Siam Benzoin. 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.