Orris Root vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orris Root takes 3 of 5 categories.
Orris RootChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Orris Root3/5
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Orris Root
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Orris Root
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Orris Root
- 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
Orris RootMithNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerOrris RootRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrris Root
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrris RootBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris83%
musky65%
aromatic48%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageJuniper BerriesCoriander
Heart
Orris
Base
Powdery NotesMuskVetiverCedar
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Coriander, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer33
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,339
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrris Root is a powdery iris scent with a lipstick-like opening, soft musk, and dry woody support underneath. It leans polished, clean, and slightly vintage in feel. The style suits office wear especially well, but the powdery-musky body can feel dense if you overspray. If you enjoy orris with a cosmetic edge rather …
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, Orris Root or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Orris Root takes 3 of 5 categories. Orris Root is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Orris Root for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Orris Root or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Orris Root lasts longest (Orris Root 71/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orris Root or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Orris Root 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orris Root and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Coriander, Musk and Vetiver.
Is Orris Root or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Orris Root suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orris Root and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Orris Root has top notes of Clary Sage, Juniper Berries and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. 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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