No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne4/7
Opal3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Longevity
- Opal
- Sillage & projection
- Opal
- Value for money
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Versatility
- Opal
- 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
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpal
SillageOpal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerOpalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPenhaligon'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 →Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …
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, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Opal?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Opal?
Opal lasts longest (Opal 62/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Opal?
Projection is very close: Opal 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Opal smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Opal better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Opal is the stronger pick. Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Opal?
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. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.
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