Fragrance comparison

Saffron Bloom vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Saffron Bloom

Akbari

4.004 votes

Rank #61,340 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,935 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saffron Bloom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Saffron Bloom1/4

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/4

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

Saffron BloomAkbari

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 13%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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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 / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Bloom

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryTangerineCardamomOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepperRoseCypress

Base

LabdanumVanillaSaffronMuskMoss

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange, Geranium and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Bloom is a bright, spicy unisex scent that opens with juicy citrus and raspberry, then turns aromatic and rosy with a peppery edge. In the dry down, saffron and vanilla sit on labdanum, musk and a soft mossy base, giving it a warm, lightly sweet finish that still feels clean and daytime-friendly.

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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, Saffron Bloom or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. Saffron Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Saffron Bloom for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Bloom or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

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

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

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

Do Saffron Bloom and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange, Geranium and Cypress.

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

Saffron Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Saffron Bloom has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper, Rose and Cypress, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Saffron and Musk. 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.