Ethere vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ethere takes 4 of 7 categories.
EthereChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ethere4/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Longevity
- Ethere
- Sillage & projection
- Ethere
- Value for money
- Ethere
- Versatility
- Ethere
- 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
EthereVicky TielNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.49/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
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 hate18%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
24%Dislike
6%Hate
72 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
Category winners
LongevityEthere
SillageEthere
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEthereBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
floral92%
herbal84%
green77%
woody69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TeaCypressAmalfi LemonWater HyacinthBlackberryTincture of Rose
Heart
ChamomileCorianderMimosaJasmineVioletLily
Base
Woodsy NotesMuskAmber
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCypress, Coriander, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall37
Winter7
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEthereMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,639
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVicky Tiel Ethere is a quiet, herbaceous floral green fragrance that bypasses sugary trends. It centers on dry chamomile tea, bitter cypress, and clean musk. Built for warm spring mornings, it suits those who prefer botanical simplicity over heavy sweetness.
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, Ethere or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Ethere takes 4 of 7 categories. Ethere is rated 3.49/5 from 72 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Ethere for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, 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, Ethere or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
They last about the same: Ethere 54/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ethere or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Projection is very close: Ethere 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.
Do Ethere and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Cypress, Coriander, Violet and Musk.
Is Ethere or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Ethere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ethere and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Ethere has top notes of Tea, Cypress, Amalfi Lemon and Water Hyacinth, heart notes of Chamomile, Coriander, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber. 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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