Moon Light vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Moon Light takes 3 of 5 categories.
Moon LightChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Moon Light3/5
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Moon Light
- Sillage & projection
- Moon Light
- Value for money
- Moon Light
- 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
Moon LightParis ElyseesNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 17%Had 19%Want 65%
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 hate8%Love
75%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 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
LongevityMoon Light
SillageMoon Light
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoon LightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
white floral77%
green69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LavenderMintAvocadoCorianderBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomGeraniumVioletJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
ChocolateVanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Moon Light, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day33
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#64,103
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 snapshotMoon Light by Paris Elysees is an aromatic fragrance for men that blends brisk herbal freshness with a sweet, comforting base. It opens with an energizing mix of clean lavender, cool mint, bergamot, and coriander, backed by a curious green avocado accent. As the crisp opening settles, floral tones of geranium, orange …
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, Moon Light or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Moon Light takes 3 of 5 categories. Moon Light is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Moon Light for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Moon Light or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Moon Light lasts longest (Moon Light 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Moon Light or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Moon Light projects furthest (Moon Light 66/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moon Light and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot and Geranium.
Is Moon Light or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Moon Light suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moon Light and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Moon Light has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Avocado and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Sandalwood 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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