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Apollo vs 33 Cosmos Guide

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

Updated 303 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Apollo

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

  • 33 Cosmos Guide

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Apollo2/5
33 Cosmos Guide3/5
Ratings & consensus
33 Cosmos Guide
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection
33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money
Apollo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Apollo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ApolloAXE
33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
Category winner33 Cosmos GuideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate

253 votes

47%Love
12%Like
18%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value71
Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Geranium 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 season
Spring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex8
Women2
Men50
Unisex36
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,632

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#59,675

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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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, Apollo or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apollo or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apollo or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apollo and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Amber.

Is Apollo or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?

33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apollo and 33 Cosmos Guide?

Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.

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