Fragrance comparison

Nectaroma vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 18 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #42,567 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,504 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nectaroma
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nectaroma2/4

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nectaroma
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Nectaroma
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

NectaromaTuvaché

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNectaroma

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNectaromaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nectaroma or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nectaroma or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: Nectaroma 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nectaroma or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Nectaroma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nectaroma and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Nectaroma or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

Nectaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nectaroma and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver 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.