No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Pomelo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PomeloChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4
Pomelo2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pomelo
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Pomelo
- 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'sPomeloProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPomelo
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPomeloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
sweet48%
woody30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
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 60 minutes
PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitVioletSea Notes
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#15,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#70,437
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…
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 Pomelo?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pomelo?
Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pomelo?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pomelo smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Violet and Cedar.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pomelo better for summer or winter?
Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pomelo?
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. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.
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