Fragrance comparison

Classic Collection Numero Due vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

3 wins

Classic Collection Numero Due

Rasasi

3.2512 votes

Rank #56,767 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Classic Collection Numero Due takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Classic Collection Numero Due3/5

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classic Collection Numero Due
Sillage & projection: Classic Collection Numero Due
Value for money: Classic Collection Numero Due
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

Classic Collection Numero DueRasasi

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 30%Want 52%

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

17%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityClassic Collection Numero Due

SillageClassic Collection Numero Due

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value37

Category winnerClassic Collection Numero DueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotWatery NotesGreen Apple

Heart

NutmegLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

AmbergrisMossCedarMusk

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,767

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

Classic Collection Numero Due by Rasasi leans into the aromatic aquatic category, opening with crisp green apple and bergamot. It finds its footing with clary sage and nutmeg, settling into a base of ambergris and musk. This is an approachable, clean choice for a casual daytime scent in warmer weather, fitting well fo…

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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, Classic Collection Numero Due or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Classic Collection Numero Due takes 3 of 5 categories. Classic Collection Numero Due is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Classic Collection Numero Due for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Classic Collection Numero Due or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: Classic Collection Numero Due 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Classic Collection Numero Due or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Classic Collection Numero Due projects furthest (Classic Collection Numero Due 59/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic Collection Numero Due and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Classic Collection Numero Due or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

Classic Collection Numero Due suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Collection Numero Due and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Classic Collection Numero Due has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Green Apple, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Moss, Cedar and Musk. 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.