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No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Ormonde Woman

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

Updated 2,032 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ormonde Woman takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • No. 33 Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

  • Ormonde Woman

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne0/7
Ormonde Woman7/7
Ratings & consensus
Ormonde Woman
Community sentiment
Ormonde Woman
Longevity
Ormonde Woman
Sillage & projection
Ormonde Woman
Value for money
Ormonde Woman
Versatility
Ormonde Woman
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ormonde Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Ormonde WomanOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
4.16/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerOrmonde WomanRating 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

45%Love
36%Like
8%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

1,874 votes

Category winnerOrmonde WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityOrmonde Woman

SillageOrmonde Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value44
Category winnerOrmonde WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
woody100%
aromatic90%
green80%
warm spicy70%
powdery60%
fresh50%
Scent match45%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
Top
GrassCardamomCoriander
Heart
Black hemlock or TsugaVioletJasmine
Base
VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Violet and Cedar. 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–
Spring100
Summer58
Fall0
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOrmonde WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men69
Unisex17
Women14
Men3
Unisex47
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#1,296

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews213

Category winnerOrmonde WomanHigher 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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Ormonde Woman opens with a sharp flash of crushed green grass, cardamom, and coriander seed before deepening into its strange centerpiece, black hemlock absolute. Geza Schoen blended this coniferous wood with soft jasmine and violet, creating a shadowy, forest floor atmosphere that feels cool and dry. As it settles, v…

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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 Ormonde Woman?

Ormonde Woman takes 7 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Ormonde Woman is rated 4.16/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Ormonde Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

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

Ormonde Woman lasts longest (Ormonde Woman 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Ormonde Woman projects furthest (Ormonde Woman 56/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Ormonde Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Violet and Cedar.

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

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Ormonde Woman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Ormonde Woman has top notes of Grass, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Black hemlock or Tsuga, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.

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