Fragrance comparison

Nivea Men vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

7 wins

Nivea Men

Nivea

3.7393 votes

Rank #11,333 AromaticFresh Spicy

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66%scent match

Closely related

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,910 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nivea Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

Nivea Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Nivea Men7/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne0/7

Ratings & consensus: Nivea Men
Community sentiment: Nivea Men
Longevity: Nivea Men
Sillage & projection: Nivea Men
Value for money: Nivea Men
Versatility: Nivea Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nivea Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Nivea MenNivea

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerNivea MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

93 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNivea MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNivea Men

SillageNivea Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNivea MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitSaltPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderCorianderCedarGeranium

Base

PatchouliNutmegTonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNivea MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex23

Women6

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#15,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNivea MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nivea Men Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a distinct sea salt edge. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and woody cedarwood emerge to create a familiar clean lotion aura. Base notes of patchouli, warm amber, and dry tonka bean anchor the dry-down, giving…

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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, Nivea Men or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Nivea Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Nivea Men is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Nivea Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

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

Nivea Men lasts longest (Nivea Men 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Nivea Men projects furthest (Nivea Men 61/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nivea Men and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Coriander.

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

For summer, Nivea Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Nivea Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

Nivea Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Salt, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.