Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes MTV vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

212 Heroes MTV

Carolina Herrera

3.4753 votes

Rank #28,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,518 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Heroes MTV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

212 Heroes MTV2/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne5/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: 212 Heroes MTV
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: 212 Heroes MTV
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

212 Heroes MTVCarolina Herrera

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

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

36%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

25%Hate

53 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity212 Heroes MTV

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

vanilla30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaVetiver

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Ginger and Geranium. Durations are only published for 212 Heroes MTV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter94

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 Heroes MTVMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex10

Women16

Casual 34%Party 30%Date 23%Work 13%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the spice hits hard. Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes MTV gives the familiar skateboard line an aromatic spicy makeover that immediately grabs attention. A sharp blast of black pepper and pungent cardamom jolts the senses before calming into a zesty, freshly grated ginger heart. Crisp green geranium keeps…

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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, 212 Heroes MTV or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Heroes MTV is rated 3.47/5 from 53 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose 212 Heroes MTV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes MTV or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

212 Heroes MTV lasts longest (212 Heroes MTV 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes MTV or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, 212 Heroes MTV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Heroes MTV and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Ginger and Geranium.

Is 212 Heroes MTV or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 Heroes MTV is the stronger pick. 212 Heroes MTV suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Heroes MTV and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

212 Heroes MTV has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger and Geranium, a base of Vanilla 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.