Fragrance comparison

Blu Men Cool vs 33 Cosmos Guide

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Blu Men Cool

Byblos

3.673 votes

Rank #67,713 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #60,138 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blu Men Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blu Men Cool0/3

33 Cosmos Guide3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection: 33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 33 Cosmos Guide

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blu Men CoolByblos

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 50%Want 43%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

white floral69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotSage

Heart

Violet LeafCedarJasmine

Base

LeatherMusk

Top

BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,138

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner33 Cosmos GuideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blu Men Cool by Byblos is an aromatic woody fragrance that centers on a crisp blend of citrus and leather. Launched in 2005, it offers a clean, masculine profile suitable for daily office wear. The opening of mandarin orange and bergamot provides an immediate freshness, while the base of leather and musk ensures it re…

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Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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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, Blu Men Cool or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 3 categories. Blu Men Cool is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Blu Men Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blu Men Cool or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Blu Men Cool 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blu Men Cool or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Blu Men Cool 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blu Men Cool and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Violet Leaf.

Is Blu Men Cool or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?

Blu Men Cool suits day or night wear; 33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blu Men Cool and 33 Cosmos Guide?

Blu Men Cool has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Leather and Musk. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.