Vortex Echo vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vortex Echo takes 3 of 4 categories.
Vortex EchoChoose it for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vortex Echo3/4
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vortex Echo
- Sillage & projection
- Vortex Echo
- Value for money
- Vortex Echo
- 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
Vortex EchoMaison de l'AvenirNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%
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 hate75%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 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
LongevityVortex Echo
SillageVortex Echo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVortex EchoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
soft spicy88%
warm spicy77%
woody65%
citrus53%
herbal42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperClary SageBergamotLavenderLemon
Heart
Clove LeafCorianderCardamomCassiaThymeSage
Base
PatchouliVanillaLeatherVetiverTobaccoAmber
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter75
Day100
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#22,048
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 snapshotVortex Echo by Maison de l'Avenir blends vibrant citrus and sharp pink pepper with a dry down of patchouli and leather. It offers a fresh, clean barbershop feel that works well for casual daytime wear.
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, Vortex Echo or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Vortex Echo takes 3 of 4 categories. Vortex Echo is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Vortex Echo for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Vortex Echo or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Vortex Echo lasts longest (Vortex Echo 78/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vortex Echo or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Vortex Echo projects furthest (Vortex Echo 66/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vortex Echo and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander.
Is Vortex Echo or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Vortex Echo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vortex Echo and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Vortex Echo has top notes of Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Coriander, Cardamom and Cassia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Leather and Vetiver. 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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