No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Primitive Forests
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Primitive Forests takes 3 of 4 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Primitive ForestsChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/4
Primitive Forests3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Primitive Forests
- Sillage & projection
- Primitive Forests
- Value for money
- Primitive Forests
- 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'sPrimitive ForestsAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 9%Want 91%
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
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrimitive Forests
SillagePrimitive Forests
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrimitive ForestsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
marine69%
musky61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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
Top
OrangeSicilian LemonGreen Notes
Heart
GeraniumGingerCardamomSea Notes
Base
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Cardamom, Geranium and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
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#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#69,248
PerfumerMaxime Exler
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 →Primitive Forests by Ajmal is a bright aromatic spicy scent that opens on juicy orange and Sicilian lemon with a green snap. A ginger, cardamom, and geranium heart adds freshness and lift, with a salty marine touch that keeps it airy. It dries down clean and musky with soft amber warmth, staying more fresh-spiced than…
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 Primitive Forests?
Primitive Forests takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Primitive Forests is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Primitive Forests for a aromatic 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 Primitive Forests?
Primitive Forests lasts longest (Primitive Forests 70/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Primitive Forests?
Primitive Forests projects furthest (Primitive Forests 63/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Primitive Forests smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cardamom, Geranium and Ginger.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Primitive Forests better for summer or winter?
Primitive Forests suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Primitive Forests?
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. Primitive Forests has top notes of Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Geranium, Ginger, Cardamom and Sea Notes, a base of Amber and Musk.
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