No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Pure Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
Pure VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/7
Pure Vetiver5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Pure Vetiver
- Longevity
- Pure Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Vetiver
- Value for money
- Pure Vetiver
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sPure VetiverAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.54/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
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
25%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
167 votes
Category winnerPure VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Vetiver
SillagePure Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure VetiverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
Scent match64%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
GingerPepperGrapefruitCardamom
Heart
LavenderSea NotesArtemisia
Base
VetiverNutmeg FlowerRhubarb
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Grapefruit, Lavender and Cardamom. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,855
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#10,044
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerPure VetiverHigher 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 →Azzaro Pure Vetiver opens with a zesty, sharp burst of ginger and grapefruit, quickly settling into a grassy, herbaceous heart. Designed for spring days and office settings, this woody aromatic scent offers a clean, non-sweet profile. It relies on a prominent vetiver base that feels dry, earthy, and grounded, perfect …
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 Pure Vetiver?
Pure Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Pure Vetiver is rated 3.54/5 from 198 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Pure Vetiver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pure Vetiver?
Pure Vetiver lasts longest (Pure Vetiver 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pure Vetiver?
Pure Vetiver projects furthest (Pure Vetiver 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pure Vetiver smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Grapefruit, Lavender and Cardamom.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Pure Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Pure Vetiver?
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. Pure Vetiver has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, Nutmeg Flower and Rhubarb.
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