1962 vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1962 takes 6 of 7 categories.
1962Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
19626/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1962
- Community sentiment
- 1962
- Longevity
- 1962
- Sillage & projection
- 1962
- Value for money
- 1962
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1962
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1962FlorisNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winner1962Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
205 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winner1962Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1962
Sillage1962
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1962Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
citrus69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeppermintGreen MandarinClovesBergamot
Heart
CypressBasilJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MossAmberCedarMusk
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Lily-of-the-Valley and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winner1962Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFloris 1962 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint, green mandarin, and bergamot before settling into a dense coniferous heart of cypress, basil, and clove. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a classic woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and musk takes control on skin. The herbal sharpness keeps the mossy dry-down clean …
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, 1962 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
1962 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1962 is rated 4.31/5 from 205 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose 1962 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1962 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
1962 lasts longest (1962 69/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1962 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
1962 projects furthest (1962 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1962 and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Lily-of-the-Valley and Moss.
Is 1962 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, 1962 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1962 and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
1962 has top notes of Peppermint, Green Mandarin, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Amber, Cedar and Musk. 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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