Faraó Ramsés I vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Faraó Ramsés I takes 6 of 7 categories.
Faraó Ramsés IChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Faraó Ramsés I6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Faraó Ramsés I
- Community sentiment
- Faraó Ramsés I
- Longevity
- Faraó Ramsés I
- Sillage & projection
- Faraó Ramsés I
- Value for money
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Versatility
- Faraó Ramsés I
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Faraó Ramsés I
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Faraó Ramsés IBhararaNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFaraó Ramsés I
SillageFaraó Ramsés I
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
tobacco69%
rum61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumCardamomPink PepperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
TobaccoTonka BeanAmberCypriol OilPatchouli
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCaramelCedarwoodMoss
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer26
Fall79
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,949
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#15,897
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFaraó Ramsés I by Bharara is a Woody Spicy scent designed for men who want high performance. Opening with a bold mixture of rum and cardamom, it settles into a deep tobacco and tonka bean heart. Best suited for cold weather and evening wear, it offers a powerful presence that commands attention throughout the night.
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, Faraó Ramsés I or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Faraó Ramsés I takes 6 of 7 categories. Faraó Ramsés I is rated 4.53/5 from 60 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Faraó Ramsés I for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Faraó Ramsés I or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Faraó Ramsés I lasts longest (Faraó Ramsés I 87/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Faraó Ramsés I or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Faraó Ramsés I projects furthest (Faraó Ramsés I 81/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Faraó Ramsés I and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Tobacco.
Is Faraó Ramsés I or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Faraó Ramsés I is the stronger pick. Faraó Ramsés I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Faraó Ramsés I and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Faraó Ramsés I has top notes of Rum, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cypriol Oil, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Caramel and Cedarwood. 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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