Fragrance comparison

Bois & Vetiver vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois & Vetiver

Pascal Morabito

3.8060 votes

Rank #34,464 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,421 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois & Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bois & Vetiver4/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/7

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

Bois & VetiverPascal Morabito

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 66%Had 13%Want 20%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerBois & VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

8%Hate

60 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerBois & VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBois & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

musky74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois & VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sharp cardamom spice. As the citrus settles, herbal geranium and dry vetiver root emerge over a subtle backdrop of white musk. It sits clean and breezy, making it ideal for casual spring mornings and quiet office environments.

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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, Bois & Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bois & Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois & Vetiver is rated 3.80/5 from 60 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Bois & Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois & Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Bois & Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois & Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Bois & Vetiver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois & Vetiver and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Bois & Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois & Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois & Vetiver is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois & Vetiver and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bois & Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vetiver 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.