Black Oudh vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Black OudhChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Oudh2/5
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Oudh
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Black Oudh
- 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
Black OudhReissNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerBlack OudhRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
22 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
LongevityNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack OudhBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
earthy48%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LaurelsClary SageElemi resin
Heart
CypressViolet LeafJasmine
Base
SequoiaVetiverCashmere MuskAgarwood (Oud)Amber
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cypress, Vetiver and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer23
Fall85
Winter100
Day69
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#18,862
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#15,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Oudh by Reiss wears like a dark, natural woods and vetiver scent with a brisk aromatic start. Think laurel, clary sage and elemi up top, then cypress and green violet leaf over a dry, earthy base of vetiver, woods, amber and soft musk. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud effect subtle, more “forest floor…
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, Black Oudh or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Black Oudh is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Black Oudh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Oudh or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
They last about the same: No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Black Oudh 52/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Oudh or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Projection is very close: Black Oudh 53/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.
Do Black Oudh and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cypress, Vetiver and Amber.
Is Black Oudh or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Black Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Oudh and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Black Oudh has top notes of Laurels, Clary Sage and Elemi resin, heart notes of Cypress, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Sequoia, Vetiver, Cashmere Musk and Agarwood (Oud). 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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