Noble Vetiver vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Noble Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.
Noble VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Noble Vetiver5/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Noble Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Noble Vetiver
- Longevity
- Noble Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Noble Vetiver
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noble Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Noble VetiverChopardNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 368 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerNoble VetiverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
368 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerNoble VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoble Vetiver
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoble VetiverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody88%
warm spicy77%
earthy65%
tobacco53%
citrus42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
VetiverBergamotPaprikaCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
MahoganyClary Sage
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoLeather
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Bergamot, Cardamom and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Noble Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter66
Day100
Night62
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,954
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched2010
Reviews61
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNoble VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard Noble Vetiver strips away the heavy, damp soil often found in classic root fragrances to deliver a crisp, dry woods profile. The opening hits fast. Tart bergamot and green vetiver flash across the skin, quickly spiked by warm cardamom and a dry dusting of red paprika. That peppery bite avoids smelling like a p…
Reviews →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…
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, Noble Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Noble Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Noble Vetiver is rated 4.20/5 from 368 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Noble Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Noble Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Noble Vetiver lasts longest (Noble Vetiver 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noble Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Projection is very close: No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Noble Vetiver 52/100 for sillage.
Do Noble Vetiver and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Bergamot, Cardamom and Clary Sage.
Is Noble Vetiver or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Noble Vetiver is the stronger pick. Noble Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noble Vetiver and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Noble Vetiver has top notes of Vetiver, Bergamot, Paprika and Cardamom, heart notes of Mahogany and Clary Sage, a base of Tobacco and Leather. 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.
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