Explorer vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories.
ExplorerChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on 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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Explorer1/5
No. 33 Eau de Cologne4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Explorer
- 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
ExplorerPhytodermNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%
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
27%Like
45%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 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
LongevityNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExplorerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
marine77%
citrus69%
animalic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesBergamotOrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
ArtemisiaLavenderGeraniumRosemaryViolet Leaves
Base
AmbergrisPatchouliVetiverTonka BeanMusk
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Black Pepper 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 seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall57
Winter14
Day100
Night25
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#62,879
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExplorer by Phytoderm is an aromatic men's fragrance featuring a sharp opening of sea notes and black pepper. It balances refreshing citrus with a herbaceous heart of lavender and rosemary, finally settling into an earthy, musky base. Perfect for casual daytime wear during the spring season when you want a crisp, clea…
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, Explorer or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Explorer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on 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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Explorer or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
They last about the same: No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Explorer 51/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Explorer or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Explorer 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Black Pepper and Artemisia.
Is Explorer or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Explorer has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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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