Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Only The Brave Wild

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 417 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,447 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Wild takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Only The Brave Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/7

Only The Brave Wild4/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: Only The Brave Wild
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Wild
Value for money: Only The Brave Wild
Versatility: Only The Brave Wild
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

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

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

25%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Wild

SillageOnly The Brave Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value62

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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 to 30 minutes

LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Geranium and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter26

Day100

Night51

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#38,771

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Only The Brave Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…

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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 Only The Brave Wild?

Only The Brave Wild takes 4 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Only The Brave Wild?

Only The Brave Wild lasts longest (Only The Brave Wild 64/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Only The Brave Wild?

Only The Brave Wild projects furthest (Only The Brave Wild 58/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Only The Brave Wild smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Geranium and Black Pepper.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Only The Brave Wild better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Only The Brave Wild?

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. Only The Brave Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.