Fragrance comparison

Bleu 2.0 vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bleu 2.0

Maracujá Brasil

3.8723 votes

Rank #55,196 AromaticFresh Spicy

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67%scent match

Closely related

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,371 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu 2.0 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bleu 2.0
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bleu 2.03/5

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bleu 2.0
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu 2.0
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Bleu 2.0
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

Bleu 2.0Maracujá Brasil

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerBleu 2.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

48%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBleu 2.0

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBleu 2.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperLavenderMyrrhGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Bleu 2.0, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter25

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 10%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu 2.0 by Maracujá Brasil opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. A sharp pinch of coriander adds immediate green snap. It kicks off energetic and clean. Within twenty minutes, the citrus gives way to aromatic French lavender, minty geranium, and warm black pepper. The dr…

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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, Bleu 2.0 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bleu 2.0 takes 3 of 5 categories. Bleu 2.0 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Bleu 2.0 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bleu 2.0 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bleu 2.0 lasts longest (Bleu 2.0 56/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu 2.0 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Bleu 2.0 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu 2.0 and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Pepper.

Is Bleu 2.0 or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

Bleu 2.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu 2.0 and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Bleu 2.0 has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Guaiac 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.