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Ehsas vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 148 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ehsas takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ehsas

    Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night 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.

Ehsas4/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/7
Ratings & consensus
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Longevity
Ehsas
Sillage & projection
Ehsas
Value for money
Ehsas
Versatility
Ehsas
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
EhsasAl Haramain Perfumes
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.46/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 39%Had 16%Want 46%
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
7%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
43%Dislike
4%Hate

28 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
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate46
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityEhsas

SillageEhsas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value37
Category winnerEhsasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
musky92%
amber84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
rose61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MuskAmbergrisWoody NotesRoseWhite FlowersCitrusesSpicy Notes
Heart
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleySea NotesGeraniumArtemisia
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanMossGuaiac Wood
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesMusk, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer50
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEhsasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex33
Women33
Men69
Unisex17
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#15,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ehsas is a dry woody, musky amber with a sharp citrus hit up front, then a salty, ambergris-leaning heart that can feel a little animalic. On some skin it dries down into clean, crisp musk with tart citrus lingering for hours, on others the musk can turn sweaty or gritty. It is unusual, persistent, and very dependent …

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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, Ehsas or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Ehsas takes 4 of 7 categories. Ehsas is rated 2.46/5 from 36 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Ehsas for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night 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, Ehsas or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Ehsas lasts longest (Ehsas 78/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Ehsas projects furthest (Ehsas 71/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Artemisia.

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

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Ehsas is the stronger pick. Ehsas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Ehsas has top notes of Musk, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Rose, heart notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Sea Notes and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Moss and Guaiac Wood. 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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