Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Nova Espero

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,935 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nova Espero

Aemium

3.5027 votes

Rank #43,390 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nova Espero takes 3 of 5 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nova Espero
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5

Nova Espero3/5

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

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Nova EsperoAemium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

3.50/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneRating 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

29%Love

24%Like

35%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNova Espero

SillageNova Espero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNova EsperoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top

RaspberryCitruses

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Geranium, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#43,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher 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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Nova Espero by Aemium is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Nova Espero was launched in 2021. Top notes are Raspberry and Citruses; middle notes are Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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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 Nova Espero?

Nova Espero takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Nova Espero is rated 3.50/5 from 27 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nova Espero for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Nova Espero lasts longest (Nova Espero 73/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Nova Espero projects furthest (Nova Espero 57/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Nova Espero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Geranium, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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

Nova Espero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Nova Espero has top notes of Raspberry and Citruses, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.