Empire The One vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Empire The OneChoose it for a lavender and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Empire The One2/4
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire The One
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Empire The One
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
Empire The OneHinodeNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpire The One
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmpire The OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
aquatic86%
fresh72%
fruity58%
sweet44%
fresh spicy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CascalonePineappleCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderGingerGeranium
Base5-7+ hrs
AmberCashmeranMoss
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Ginger and Geranium. Durations are only published for Empire The One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,522
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire The One by Hinode kicks off with a bright splash of juicy pineapple, cool cardamom, and an airy marine breeze powered by Cascalone. It smells crisp and immediately welcoming, like stepping out of a hot shower into fresh morning air. As the initial splash calms down, a clean blend of aromatic lavender and snappy…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Empire The One or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Empire The One is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Empire The One for a lavender and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Empire The One or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Empire The One lasts longest (Empire The One 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire The One or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Empire The One 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire The One and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Ginger and Geranium.
Is Empire The One or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Empire The One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire The One and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Empire The One has top notes of Cascalone, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Amber, Cashmeran and Moss. 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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