Montabaco Verano vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Montabaco Verano takes 6 of 7 categories.
Montabaco VeranoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Montabaco Verano6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Montabaco Verano
- Community sentiment
- Montabaco Verano
- Longevity
- Montabaco Verano
- Sillage & projection
- Montabaco Verano
- Value for money
- Montabaco Verano
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Montabaco Verano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Montabaco VeranoOrmonde JayneNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 1,372 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerMontabaco VeranoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
888 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerMontabaco VeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMontabaco Verano
SillageMontabaco Verano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMontabaco VeranoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
tobacco84%
woody77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitCardamomClary SageBergamotJuniperOrangeAiry Note
Heart
TeaVioletMagnoliaRose
Base
Tobacco LeafSuedeCashmeranMossIso E SuperAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#467
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews229
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerMontabaco VeranoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Montabaco Verano pairs sharp grapefruit zest with dry tobacco leaf and a heavy dose of Iso E Super. Geza Schoen takes the original Montabaco DNA and brightens the top with clary sage, orange, and juniper. As the bitter citrus dies down, tea and violet soften the middle before suede, cashmeran, and moss s…
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, Montabaco Verano or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Montabaco Verano takes 6 of 7 categories. Montabaco Verano is rated 4.19/5 from 1,372 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Montabaco Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Montabaco Verano or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Montabaco Verano lasts longest (Montabaco Verano 75/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Montabaco Verano or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Montabaco Verano projects furthest (Montabaco Verano 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Montabaco Verano and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot.
Is Montabaco Verano or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Montabaco Verano is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Montabaco Verano and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Montabaco Verano has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Suede, 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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