#S vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
#S takes 7 of 7 categories.
#SChoose it for a citrus and musky 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. Best in spring.
#S7/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- #S
- Community sentiment
- #S
- Longevity
- #S
- Sillage & projection
- #S
- Value for money
- #S
- Versatility
- #S
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- #S
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#SNasengoldNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winner#SRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winner#SMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity#S
Sillage#S
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#SBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
wine61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose
Base
Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winner#SMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,540
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#15,860
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winner#SHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…
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, #S or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
#S takes 7 of 7 categories. #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose #S for a citrus and musky 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. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, #S or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
#S lasts longest (#S 71/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #S or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
#S projects furthest (#S 59/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #S and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot and Cardamom.
Is #S or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, #S is the stronger pick. For winter, #S is the stronger pick. #S suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #S and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
#S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver 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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