Fragrance comparison

Babe Oud vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 153 ratings analysed

4 wins

Babe Oud

Missguided

3.2441 votes

Rank #21,056 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,910 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babe Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Babe Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Babe Oud4/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: Babe Oud
Sillage & projection: Babe Oud
Value for money: Babe Oud
Versatility: Babe Oud
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

Babe OudMissguided

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

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

14%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

8%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBabe Oud

SillageBabe Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBabe OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsPink PepperLemonNeroliBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumRoseBlack PepperSaffronJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskCashmere WoodCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Geranium and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBabe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,056

PerfumerCelia Orozco Cirimbilli

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#15,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babe Oud opens with bright citrus, red fruits and pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky woody scent with a softer, more approachable take on oud. Reviews suggest it wears sweeter and less animalic than the name implies, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want a rose-oud style fragrance without going…

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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, Babe Oud or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Babe Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Babe Oud is rated 3.24/5 from 41 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Babe Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Babe Oud lasts longest (Babe Oud 76/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Babe Oud projects furthest (Babe Oud 59/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Babe Oud and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Black Pepper.

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

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

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

Babe Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmere Wood. 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.