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IKKS Burning For You vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 117 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IKKS Burning For You takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • IKKS Burning For You

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

IKKS Burning For You3/4
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
IKKS Burning For You
Sillage & projection
IKKS Burning For You
Value for money
IKKS Burning For You
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
IKKS Burning For YouIKKS
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate

5 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityIKKS Burning For You

SillageIKKS Burning For You

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value37
Category winnerIKKS Burning For YouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
BlackberryGrapefruitSichuan Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Atlas CedarClary SageSaffron
Base4 to 6 hours
Tonka BeanSandalwoodLeather
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Atlas Cedar, Clary Sage and Saffron. Durations are only published for IKKS Burning For You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
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#69,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IKKS Burning For You is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that balances tart fruitiness with a warm, spicy backbone. It opens with juicy blackberry, bright grapefruit, and a prickly kick of Sichuan pepper that grabs your attention right away. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic clary sage, dry Atlas cedar, and w…

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…

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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, IKKS Burning For You or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

IKKS Burning For You takes 3 of 4 categories. IKKS Burning For You is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose IKKS Burning For You for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, IKKS Burning For You or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

IKKS Burning For You lasts longest (IKKS Burning For You 67/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IKKS Burning For You or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

IKKS Burning For You projects furthest (IKKS Burning For You 68/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IKKS Burning For You and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Atlas Cedar, Clary Sage and Saffron.

Is IKKS Burning For You or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

IKKS Burning For You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IKKS Burning For You and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

IKKS Burning For You has top notes of Blackberry, Grapefruit and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Atlas Cedar, Clary Sage and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Leather. 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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