Fragrance comparison

Eclat de Joie vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eclat de Joie

Plume Impression

3.5958 votes

Rank #20,122 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,935 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclat de Joie takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eclat de Joie
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eclat de Joie4/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/7

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

Eclat de JoiePlume Impression

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 58%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEclat de Joie

SillageEclat de Joie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value37

Category winnerEclat de JoieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesBlack PepperCorianderTangerine

Heart

OrrisGalbanumGingerJasmine

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Ginger 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall68

Winter9

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEclat de JoieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex73

Women23

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,122

PerfumerDaniel Visentin

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eclat de Joie by Plume Impression opens with an immediate surge of watery notes and tangy tangerine, cut through by sharp black pepper and spicy coriander. The initial blast feels cool and ozonic, reminiscent of sea breezes against sun-warmed skin. As it settles, green galbanum and earthy orris emerge, giving the hear…

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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, Eclat de Joie or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Eclat de Joie takes 4 of 7 categories. Eclat de Joie is rated 3.59/5 from 58 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Eclat de Joie for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Eclat de Joie lasts longest (Eclat de Joie 67/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Eclat de Joie and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Ginger and Vetiver.

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

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

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

Eclat de Joie has top notes of Watery Notes, Black Pepper, Coriander and Tangerine, heart notes of Orris, Galbanum, Ginger and Jasmine, 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.