Fragrance comparison

Volpe DNA vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

6 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,377 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 6 of 7 categories.

Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Volpe DNA6/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Volpe DNA
Community sentiment: Volpe DNA
Longevity: Volpe DNA
Sillage & projection: Volpe DNA
Value for money: Volpe DNA
Versatility: Volpe DNA
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

Volpe DNAEudora

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVolpe DNA

SillageVolpe DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value37

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Ginger and Lavender. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Volpe DNA or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Volpe DNA takes 6 of 7 categories. Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, 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, Volpe DNA or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

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

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

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

Do Volpe DNA and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Ginger and Lavender.

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

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

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

Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam. 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.