Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Noble Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,935 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Noble Vetiver

Chopard · 2010

4.20368 votes

Rank #3,954 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noble Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Noble Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/7

Noble Vetiver5/7

Ratings & consensus: Noble Vetiver
Community sentiment: Noble Vetiver
Longevity: Noble Vetiver
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Noble Vetiver
Versatility: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noble Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Noble VetiverChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

4.20/ 5 · 368 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNoble VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

40%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

368 votes

Category winnerNoble VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNoble Vetiver

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNoble VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

aromatic100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

tobacco53%

citrus42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

Top15-30 mins

VetiverBergamotPaprikaCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

MahoganyClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoLeather

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Cardamom and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Noble Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#3,954

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched2010

Reviews61

Category winnerNoble VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chopard Noble Vetiver strips away the heavy, damp soil often found in classic root fragrances to deliver a crisp, dry woods profile. The opening hits fast. Tart bergamot and green vetiver flash across the skin, quickly spiked by warm cardamom and a dry dusting of red paprika. That peppery bite avoids smelling like a p…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

Noble Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Noble Vetiver is rated 4.20/5 from 368 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Noble Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Noble Vetiver lasts longest (Noble Vetiver 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Noble Vetiver 52/100 for sillage.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Noble Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cardamom and Tobacco.

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

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Noble Vetiver is the stronger pick. Noble Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Noble Vetiver has top notes of Vetiver, Bergamot, Paprika and Cardamom, heart notes of Mahogany and Clary Sage, a base of Tobacco and Leather.