Fragrance comparison

Mischa vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Mischa

Buchart Colbert

3.449 votes

Rank #56,575 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,860 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mischa
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mischa2/4

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4

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

MischaBuchart Colbert

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

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

22%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMischa

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMischaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBlack PepperNeroli

Heart

GeraniumSaffronelemi

Base

AmberMuskMoss

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Saffron and Amber. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,575

PerfumerSean Colbert

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mischa by Buchart Colbert opens with a sharp burst of citruses, black pepper, and green neroli that immediately strikes the nostrils with a bitter, clean punch. The top notes quickly settle into a complex heart where geranium and rare saffron blend with resinous elemi, giving the fresh opening a dark, balsamic weight.…

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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, Mischa or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mischa is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Mischa for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Mischa lasts longest (Mischa 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Mischa 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mischa and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Saffron and Amber.

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

Mischa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Mischa has top notes of Citruses, Black Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron and elemi, a base of Amber, Musk and Moss. 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.