Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Saharian Wind

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,078 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,913 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #2,125 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharian Wind takes 6 of 7 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Saharian Wind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7

Saharian Wind6/7

Ratings & consensus: Saharian Wind
Community sentiment: Saharian Wind
Longevity: Saharian Wind
Sillage & projection: Saharian Wind
Value for money: Saharian Wind
Versatility: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saharian Wind

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Saharian WindMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSaharian WindRating 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

42%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

966 votes

Category winnerSaharian WindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySaharian Wind

SillageSaharian Wind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSaharian WindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesLeatherBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoAmberVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Saharian Wind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#2,125

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerSaharian WindHigher 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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Saharian Wind by Mancera takes the dry warmth of a traditional leather fragrance and flips it with surprising aromatic freshness. The first spray delivers a crisp blast of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and sharp suede. Within twenty minutes, the composition pivots toward an invigorating barbershop heart filled with 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 Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind takes 6 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind lasts longest (Saharian Wind 75/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind projects furthest (Saharian Wind 66/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Saharian Wind smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Saharian Wind better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Saharian Wind is the stronger pick. Saharian Wind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Saharian Wind?

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. Saharian Wind has top notes of Spices, Leather, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla.