Fragrance comparison

M+ vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #51,774 WoodyAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,915 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

M+
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on 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 ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

M+2/5

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: M+
Value for money: M+
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

M+Mandarina Duck

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

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

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageM+

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value37

Category winnerM+Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Violet. Durations are only published for M+, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,774

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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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, M+ or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on 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 ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M+ or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: M+ 53/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, M+ or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

M+ projects furthest (M+ 57/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M+ and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Violet.

Is M+ or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

M+ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M+ and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver 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.