Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Sillage X

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,913 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage X takes 4 of 5 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sillage X
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/5

Sillage X4/5

Ratings & consensus: Sillage X
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sillage X
Sillage & projection: Sillage X
Value for money: Sillage X
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

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerSillage XRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySillage X

SillageSillage X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSillage XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

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

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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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 Sillage X?

Sillage X takes 4 of 5 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Sillage X?

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

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Sillage X?

Sillage X projects furthest (Sillage X 71/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Sillage X smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Sillage X better for summer or winter?

Sillage X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Sillage X?

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. Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.