Black Python vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Python takes 7 of 7 categories.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Black Python7/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Python
- Community sentiment
- Black Python
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Black Python
- Versatility
- Black Python
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Python
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PythonAurora ScentsNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerBlack PythonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerBlack PythonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Python
SillageBlack Python
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack PythonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cypress, Artemisia and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlack PythonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,790
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…
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, Black Python or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Black Python takes 7 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cypress, Artemisia and Lavender.
Is Black Python or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Python is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver 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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