No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Per Lui
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 1 of 1 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Per LuiChoose it for a citrus and white floral character.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/1
Per Lui0/1
- Ratings & consensus
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- Community sentiment
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- Longevity
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- Sillage & projection
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- Value for money
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- Versatility
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- Note pyramid (duration)
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- 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'sPer LuiDi PalomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
citrus100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy
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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineTobacco BlossomBlack Pepper
Base6-8 hrs
AmberDark ChocolateVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Ginger. Durations are only published for Per Lui, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day58
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,454
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#74,731
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Di Palomo Per Lui delivers an unexpected contrast between bright Mediterranean citrus and rich confectionery warmth. The first blast is lively. You get a sharp rush of bitter grapefruit and grated ginger, grounded by zesty bergamot. That initial sparkle softens within twenty minutes. Soon, clean jasmine petals and pep…
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
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Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Per Lui smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Ginger.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Per Lui better for summer or winter?
Per Lui suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Per Lui?
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. Per Lui has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Tobacco Blossom and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla.
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