Solace vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solace takes 3 of 4 categories.
SolaceChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Solace3/4
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solace
- Sillage & projection
- Solace
- Value for money
- Solace
- 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
SolaceMoudonNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
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 hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
LongevitySolace
SillageSolace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolaceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotRose
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffron
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanAmberMuskVanillaMoss
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Tonka Bean and Amber. Durations are only published for Solace, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer40
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#37,012
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoudon Solace opens with a quick flash of bright bergamot and velvety rose before turning into a deep, decadent cloud of amber, toasted tonka bean, and warm vanilla. Saffron and smooth cashmere wood sit at the center, lending a dry, spicy warmth that keeps the heavy sweetness balanced and rich. As the scent settles on…
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, Solace or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Solace takes 3 of 4 categories. Solace is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Solace for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Solace or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Solace lasts longest (Solace 92/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solace or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Solace projects furthest (Solace 95/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solace and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Tonka Bean and Amber.
Is Solace or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Solace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solace and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Solace has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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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