Flash Back In New York vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flash Back In New York takes 6 of 7 categories.
Flash Back In New YorkChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Flash Back In New York6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
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- Community sentiment
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- Longevity
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- Sillage & projection
- Flash Back In New York
- Value for money
- Flash Back In New York
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
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Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Flash Back In New YorkOlfactive StudioNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 303 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerFlash Back In New YorkRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
303 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerFlash Back In New YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlash Back In New York
SillageFlash Back In New York
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlash Back In New YorkBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody91%
violet83%
smoky74%
aromatic65%
animalic56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronCuminLinenClary Sage
Heart
VioletLeatherJasmine
Base
BirchPapyrusVetiverTonka Bean
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Clary Sage, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,690
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#15,855
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerFlash Back In New YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlash Back In New York by Olfactive Studio starts with a dry, hummed warmth that immediately sets it apart from traditional citrus-heavy fresh scents. The first spray delivers a crisp, clean linen note colliding with the earthy heat of saffron and cumin, a combination that feels like cold pavement meeting hot steam. A…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Flash Back In New York or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Flash Back In New York takes 6 of 7 categories. Flash Back In New York is rated 3.76/5 from 303 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Flash Back In New York for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Flash Back In New York or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Flash Back In New York lasts longest (Flash Back In New York 71/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flash Back In New York or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Flash Back In New York projects furthest (Flash Back In New York 56/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flash Back In New York and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Clary Sage, Violet and Vetiver.
Is Flash Back In New York or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Flash Back In New York is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flash Back In New York and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Flash Back In New York has top notes of Saffron, Cumin, Linen and Clary Sage, heart notes of Violet, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Birch, Papyrus, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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.
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