Gold Elixir vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Gold ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Gold Elixir5/5
No. 33 Eau de Cologne0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Elixir
- Value for money
- Gold Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold ElixirOrmonde JayneNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerGold ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
18%Hate
17 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
LongevityGold Elixir
SillageGold Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
rose92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
metallic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer78
Fall78
Winter100
Day71
Night100
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#10,092
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…
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, Gold Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Gold Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Gold Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Gold Elixir lasts longest (Gold Elixir 84/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Gold Elixir projects furthest (Gold Elixir 73/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Elixir and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium.
Is Gold Elixir or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Gold Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Elixir and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean 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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