No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Pheromone Midnight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pheromone Midnight takes 3 of 5 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pheromone MidnightChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5
Pheromone Midnight3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pheromone Midnight
- Sillage & projection
- Pheromone Midnight
- Value for money
- Pheromone Midnight
- 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'sPheromone MidnightMarilyn MiglinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 11%Want 52%
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
20%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
25%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPheromone Midnight
SillagePheromone Midnight
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPheromone MidnightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
citrus77%
soft spicy69%
warm spicy61%
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 = sharedTop
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Clary SageCorianderCardamomCedarBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTurkish Rose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmbergrisBourbon VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafCrystal Amber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Coriander and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Pheromone Midnight, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,115
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#23,816
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPenhaligon'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…
Reviews →Pheromone Midnight by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct aromatic and woody profile centered on herbal contrast and deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, coriander, cardamom, and bergamot, balanced by a hint of mandarin orange and dry cedar. In the heart, powdery violet, dusty Tur…
Reviews →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 Pheromone Midnight?
Pheromone Midnight takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Pheromone Midnight is rated 3.30/5 from 20 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 Pheromone Midnight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pheromone Midnight?
Pheromone Midnight lasts longest (Pheromone Midnight 69/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pheromone Midnight?
Pheromone Midnight projects furthest (Pheromone Midnight 68/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pheromone Midnight smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Coriander and Cardamom.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pheromone Midnight better for summer or winter?
Pheromone Midnight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pheromone Midnight?
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. Pheromone Midnight has top notes of Clary Sage, Coriander, Cardamom and Cedar, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Ambergris, Bourbon Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Crystal Amber.
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