Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Pulse Power

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,377 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Pulse Power

Eudora

4.3010 votes

Rank #42,568 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pulse Power
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/5

Pulse Power2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pulse Power
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Pulse Power
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's

Pulse PowerEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

Category winnerPulse PowerRating 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

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPulse PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

AmberSuedeCashmeranMossCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Geranium and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Pulse Power, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#42,568

PerfumerNot listed

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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Pulse Power by Eudora delivers an invigorating blast of tart grapefruit spiked with cracked black pepper and warm nutmeg. Do not overspray at first. The initial citrus rush settles down after ten minutes as crisp lavender and green violet leaf emerge to create a clean, barbershop freshness. Within an hour, the scent g…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pulse Power?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Pulse Power is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pulse Power for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pulse Power?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Pulse Power 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pulse Power?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Pulse Power 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pulse Power smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Geranium and Black Pepper.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pulse Power better for summer or winter?

Pulse Power suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pulse Power?

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. Pulse Power has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Amber, Suede, Cashmeran and Moss.