Fragrance comparison

CH Kings vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

CH Kings

Carolina Herrera

3.56133 votes

Rank #18,428 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,370 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

CH Kings
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, 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.

CH Kings3/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne4/7

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

CH KingsCarolina Herrera

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

31%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

133 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCH Kings

SillageCH Kings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCH KingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

musky77%

lavender69%

cacao61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack PepperVioletCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCacaoCoffeePineappleClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet, Cardamom and Lavender. Durations are only published for CH Kings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 31%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 17%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#14,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Kings takes the sweet, playful DNA of the modern club scent and dries it out with a crisp spice rack. You get a snappy blast of black pepper and pink pepper right away. It prickles your nose. Within minutes, candied violet and a splash of juicy pineapple emerge, followed by a dusting of bitter caca…

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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, CH Kings or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Kings is rated 3.56/5 from 133 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose CH Kings for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, 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, CH Kings or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

CH Kings lasts longest (CH Kings 59/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

CH Kings projects furthest (CH Kings 59/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Kings and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet, Cardamom and Lavender.

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

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

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

CH Kings has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Violet and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cacao, Coffee and Pineapple, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. 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.