Fragrance comparison

Surf vs Venom 33

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

1 wins

Surf

Armaf

3.4520 votes

Rank #34,616 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Venom 33

Emanuel Dubai

—0 votes

Rank #82,965 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surf takes 1 of 1 categories.

Surf
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Venom 33
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Surf1/1

Venom 330/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Surf

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SurfArmaf

Venom 33Emanuel Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

aquatic70%

lavender60%

fresh50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes

Base

OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotLavender

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletGingerSage

Base4 to 6 hours

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Venom 33, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall9

Winter18

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#82,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…

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Venom 33 by Emanuel Dubai balances crisp orchard greenery with warm, grounding woods. The opening pairs zesty grapefruit and sparkling bergamot with aromatic lavender and leafy green notes, giving an immediate sensation of cool garden air. As that bright sparkle settles, an earthy heart unfolds through sweet violet, p…

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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.

Do Surf and Venom 33 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage.

Is Surf or Venom 33 better for summer or winter?

Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surf and Venom 33?

Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli. Venom 33 has top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Ginger and Sage, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.