No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Verano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Verano takes 6 of 7 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
VeranoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
Verano6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Verano
- Community sentiment
- Verano
- Longevity
- Verano
- Sillage & projection
- Verano
- Value for money
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Versatility
- Verano
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Verano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sVeranoOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
4.31/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerVeranoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
56%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerVeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVerano
SillageVerano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
tobacco61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
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
Airy NoteGrapefruitBergamotJuniperOrangeClary SageCardamom
Heart
TeaVioletRoseMagnolia
Base
Tobacco LeafMossAmbergrisIso E SuperSandalwoodCashmeranSuedeTonka
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit. 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–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall55
Winter24
Day100
Night52
Category winnerVeranoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#14,124
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerVeranoHigher 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 →Verano by Ormonde Jayne pairs sharp grapefruit and herbal juniper with a dry, airy tobacco leaf base. Built by Geza Schoen, the formula opens with a bright burst of bergamot and clary sage before settling into iced black tea and violet petals. The base relies on Iso E Super, cashmeran, and smooth suede to create a cle…
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 Verano?
Verano takes 6 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Verano is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Verano?
Verano lasts longest (Verano 67/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Verano?
Projection is very close: Verano 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Verano smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Verano better for summer or winter?
For summer, Verano is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Verano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Verano?
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. Verano has top notes of Airy Note, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Moss, Ambergris and Iso E Super.
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