Fragrance comparison

Vaillant vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vaillant

Moudon

3.8419 votes

Rank #23,603 MuskyPowdery

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25%scent match

Clearly different

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?

Vaillant takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vaillant
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vaillant3/5

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5

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

VaillantMoudon

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVaillant

SillageVaillant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value37

Category winnerVaillantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

woody65%

amber48%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CashmeranSaffronCedarwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmberCedarMoss

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGinger, Black Pepper, Saffron and Musk. Durations are only published for Vaillant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer25

Fall83

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex27

Women14

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Vaillant kicks off with an invigorating punch of crushed black pepper and fresh grated ginger that instantly grabs your attention. As the sharp initial zest settles down, the fragrance reveals a comforting core of warm saffron, fuzzy cashmeran, and dry cedarwood. The base stays anchored for hours on clean musk,…

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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, Vaillant or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Vaillant takes 3 of 5 categories. Vaillant is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Vaillant for a musky and powdery 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 ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Vaillant lasts longest (Vaillant 73/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Vaillant projects furthest (Vaillant 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Black Pepper, Saffron and Musk.

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

Vaillant suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Vaillant has top notes of Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Saffron and Cedarwood, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber 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.