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Eau du Cloitre vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 233 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau du Cloitre takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Eau du Cloitre

    Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • No. 33 Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Eau du Cloitre7/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne0/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau du Cloitre
Community sentiment
Eau du Cloitre
Longevity
Eau du Cloitre
Sillage & projection
Eau du Cloitre
Value for money
Eau du Cloitre
Versatility
Eau du Cloitre
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau du Cloitre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau du CloitreLe Couvent Maison de Parfum
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerEau du CloitreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
49%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

121 votes

23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerEau du CloitreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityEau du Cloitre

SillageEau du Cloitre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value37
Category winnerEau du CloitreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
soft spicy60%
floral50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Grapefruit, Ginger and Cedar. Durations are only published for Eau du Cloitre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer87
Fall51
Winter23
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau du CloitreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex19
Women75
Men69
Unisex17
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#15,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerEau du CloitreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau du Cloitre by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum delivers a crisp, botanical take on rose that avoids heavy sweetness. A bright burst of grapefruit and brisk ginger introduces the scent, joined immediately by the sharp warmth of pink pepper. As the opening settles, leafy geranium and fresh-cut rose establish a lively, ar…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau du Cloitre or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Eau du Cloitre takes 7 of 7 categories. Eau du Cloitre is rated 4.17/5 from 121 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Eau du Cloitre for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

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

Eau du Cloitre lasts longest (Eau du Cloitre 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Eau du Cloitre 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.

Do Eau du Cloitre and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Geranium, Grapefruit, Ginger and Cedar.

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

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

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

Eau du Cloitre features Rose, Geranium, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ginger. 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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