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Pomelo vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 114 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Pomelo

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy 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.

Pomelo2/4
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pomelo
Sillage & projection
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
Pomelo
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
PomeloProad
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
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
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value37
Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
sweet48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 60 minutes
PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitVioletSea Notes
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men69
Unisex17
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,437

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pomelo or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy 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, Pomelo or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver.

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

Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli 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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