Fragrance comparison

Blessed vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

Blessed

We Pink

3.4749 votes

Rank #28,465 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

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?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blessed
Choose it for a warm spicy 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 versatility. Best in spring.

Blessed3/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne4/7

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

BlessedWe Pink

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%

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

35%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

24%Hate

49 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlessed

SillageBlessed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBlessedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

woody69%

cacao61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCardamomGingerGrapefruit

Heart

CognacBlack PepperLavenderDamask Rose

Base

AmberCacaoVanilla

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Grapefruit 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

Spring13

Summer7

Fall70

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex7

Women7

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blessed opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus and ginger, quickly shifting into a dark, spicy core of cognac and black pepper. It settles on skin with a warm, dense base of cacao and vanilla. This is not a soft or breezy scent. It feels heavy, thick, and distinctly masculine despite its marketing, making it an exce…

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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, Blessed or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Blessed is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Blessed for a warm spicy 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 versatility. Best in spring.

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

Blessed lasts longest (Blessed 75/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Blessed projects furthest (Blessed 63/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blessed and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Grapefruit and Black Pepper.

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

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

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

Blessed has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cognac, Black Pepper, Lavender and Damask Rose, a base of Amber, Cacao and Vanilla. 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.