Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Spring in Provence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

4 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,340 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Spring in Provence

Celine Dion

4.0369 votes

Rank #27,932 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Spring in Provence
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne4/7

Spring in Provence3/7

Ratings & consensus: Spring in Provence
Community sentiment: Spring in Provence
Longevity: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Spring in Provence
Versatility: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
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

Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

4.03/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceRating 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

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

BergamotPassionfruitCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleMimosaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Spring in Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer29

Fall12

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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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 Spring in Provence?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Spring in Provence?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Spring in Provence?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Spring in Provence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Violet and Musk.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Spring in Provence 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. Spring in Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Spring in Provence?

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. Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).