Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

6 wins

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,071 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,303 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carmine takes 6 of 7 categories.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Carmine6/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Carmine
Community sentiment: Carmine
Longevity: Carmine
Sillage & projection: Carmine
Value for money: Carmine
Versatility: Carmine
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

CarmineHouse of Matriarch

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerCarmineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerCarmineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCarmine

SillageCarmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCarmineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldPandanusWoody Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

ChampacaArtemisiaBlack Pepper

Base8-10+ hrs

Masala ChaiPebblesSandalwoodTobaccoAmberTonka BeanOakmossVetiver

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Amber. Durations are only published for Carmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day54

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCarmineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 39%Casual 29%Party 19%Work 13%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,071

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmine by House of Matriarch opens with a bold flare of bitter marigold and pungent green kewra, cutting through the air before settling into something remarkably deep. Within minutes, the golden floral sweetness of champaca takes hold, spiced by crushed black pepper and a savory swirl of hot masala chai. The base re…

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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, Carmine or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Carmine takes 6 of 7 categories. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet 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. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Carmine lasts longest (Carmine 74/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Carmine projects furthest (Carmine 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Amber.

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

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Carmine is the stronger pick. Carmine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Carmine has top notes of Marigold, Pandanus and Woody Notes, heart notes of Champaca, Artemisia and Black Pepper, a base of Masala Chai, Pebbles, Sandalwood and Tobacco. 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.