Amber Elixir vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Amber ElixirChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Amber Elixir6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Amber Elixir
- Longevity
- Amber Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Elixir
- Value for money
- Amber Elixir
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber ElixirVertusNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerAmber ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
215 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerAmber ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Elixir
SillageAmber Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
musky74%
fruity65%
rum56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Dried FruitsRumBlack PepperGrapefruitArtemisia
Heart
AmberSaffronLabdanumCashmere WoodCedar
Base
Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCastoreum
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,811
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerAmber ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Elixir by Vertus offers a dense, warm spicy experience that wraps the wearer in boozy sweetness. It opens with dried fruits and a strong kick of rum, settling into a dark cashmere wood and saffron heart. This fragrance suits cold autumn nights and formal winter settings where a bold, warming scent profile is nee…
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, Amber Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Amber Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Amber Elixir is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Amber Elixir for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Amber Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Amber Elixir lasts longest (Amber Elixir 66/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Amber Elixir projects furthest (Amber Elixir 61/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Elixir and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Amber.
Is Amber Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Elixir and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Amber Elixir has top notes of Dried Fruits, Rum, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Amber, Saffron, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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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