Fragrance comparison

Paradiso vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Paradiso

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,670 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,436 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Paradiso2/4

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paradiso
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Paradiso
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

ParadisoDermacol

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityParadiso

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value37

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletCedar

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskVetiverAmber

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Paradiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 13%Party 10%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dermacol Paradiso is an energizing unisex fragrance that centers on the brisk contrast between sunny citrus fruits and calming woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of yellow lemon, tart grapefruit, and bitter bergamot, cutting through morning air with instant clarity. As the initial sharpness calms, a blooming …

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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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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, Paradiso or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paradiso is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, 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, Paradiso or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Paradiso lasts longest (Paradiso 80/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Paradiso 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradiso and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Violet and Cedar.

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

Paradiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Paradiso has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vetiver and Amber. 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.