Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Violette Hay

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 284 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,115 AromaticFresh Spicy

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10%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Violette Hay

Marissa Zappas

4.19172 votes

Rank #10,351 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette Hay takes 6 of 7 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Violette Hay
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7

Violette Hay6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Violette HayMarissa Zappas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

4.19/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerViolette HayRating 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

44%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerViolette HayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityViolette Hay

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value52

Category winnerViolette HayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

powdery100%

musky90%

green80%

violet70%

leather60%

herbal50%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both herbal

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 to 30 minutes

Carrot SeedsCoriander

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletApricotSaffron

Base2 to 4 hours

HaySuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Saffron, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Violette Hay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer66

Fall89

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerViolette HayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#10,351

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerViolette HayHigher 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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Violette Hay by Marissa Zappas is an earthy, pastel floral fragrance that pairs soft violet petals with sun-cured hay and supple suede. The opening brings an earthy crunch of carrot seeds alongside mildly aromatic coriander. Soon, a delicate violet note emerges, rounded out by hints of velvety apricot and bittersweet …

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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 Violette Hay?

Violette Hay takes 6 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Violette Hay is rated 4.19/5 from 172 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Violette Hay for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Violette Hay?

Violette Hay lasts longest (Violette Hay 56/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Violette Hay?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Violette Hay 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Violette Hay smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share herbal accords. Common notes include Coriander, Saffron, Violet and Musk.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Violette Hay better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Violette Hay?

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. Violette Hay has top notes of Carrot Seeds and Coriander, heart notes of Violet, Apricot and Saffron, a base of Hay, Suede and Musk.