Fragrance comparison

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 280 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice

Carolina Herrera

3.69168 votes

Rank #14,274 AromaticCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,275 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice
Choose it for a aromatic and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice5/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bad Boy Sparkling Ice
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Bad Boy Sparkling Ice
Sillage & projection: Bad Boy Sparkling Ice
Value for money: Bad Boy Sparkling Ice
Versatility: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bad Boy Sparkling Ice

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bad Boy Sparkling IceCarolina Herrera

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 45%Had 4%Want 51%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerBad Boy Sparkling IceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

168 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBad Boy Sparkling Ice

SillageBad Boy Sparkling Ice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBad Boy Sparkling IceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

cacao92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitWhite Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageVetiver

Base6-8 hrs

CocoaTonka Bean

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Bad Boy Sparkling Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex17

Women7

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#14,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerBad Boy Sparkling IceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Sparkling Ice balances crisp citrus against creamy gourmand warmth. The grapefruit hits fast. Coupled with a sharp snap of white pepper, the opening produces a bright kick that clears the room before settling down. Within twenty minutes, aromatic clary sage and dry vetiver take over the heart.…

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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, Bad Boy Sparkling Ice or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice takes 5 of 7 categories. Bad Boy Sparkling Ice is rated 3.69/5 from 168 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Bad Boy Sparkling Ice for a aromatic and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bad Boy Sparkling Ice or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice lasts longest (Bad Boy Sparkling Ice 63/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bad Boy Sparkling Ice or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Projection is very close: Bad Boy Sparkling Ice 54/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.

Do Bad Boy Sparkling Ice and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

Is Bad Boy Sparkling Ice or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Bad Boy Sparkling Ice is the stronger pick. Bad Boy Sparkling Ice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bad Boy Sparkling Ice and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bad Boy Sparkling Ice has top notes of Grapefruit and White Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage and Vetiver, a base of Cocoa and Tonka Bean. 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.