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Verano vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 167 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verano takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Verano

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • No. 33 Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Verano6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
Ratings & consensus
Verano
Community sentiment
Verano
Longevity
Verano
Sillage & projection
Verano
Value for money
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Versatility
Verano
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Verano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
VeranoOrmonde Jayne
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerVeranoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

55 votes

23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerVeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityVerano

SillageVerano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value37
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
tobacco61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Airy NoteGrapefruitBergamotJuniperOrangeClary SageCardamom
Heart
TeaVioletRoseMagnolia
Base
Tobacco LeafMossAmbergrisIso E SuperSandalwoodCashmeranSuedeTonka
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer100
Fall55
Winter24
Day100
Night52
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVeranoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men63
Unisex31
Women6
Men69
Unisex17
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,124

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#15,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerVeranoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verano by Ormonde Jayne pairs sharp grapefruit and herbal juniper with a dry, airy tobacco leaf base. Built by Geza Schoen, the formula opens with a bright burst of bergamot and clary sage before settling into iced black tea and violet petals. The base relies on Iso E Super, cashmeran, and smooth suede to create a cle…

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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, Verano or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Verano takes 6 of 7 categories. Verano is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

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

Verano lasts longest (Verano 67/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Verano 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Clary Sage.

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

For summer, Verano is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Verano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Verano has top notes of Airy Note, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Moss, Ambergris and Iso E Super. 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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