No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Red takes 4 of 7 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
RedChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/7
Red4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Red
- Community sentiment
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Longevity
- Red
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Red
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sRedWe PinkWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.76/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerRedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
42%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
137 votes
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRed
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
citrus100%
sweet92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match37%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
Top
Blood OrangeSaffronMarigold
Heart
Egyptian JasmineVioletLavenderHawthorn
Base
PralineAmberMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Violet and Musk. 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–
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost 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#15,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerRedHigher 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 →We Pink Red arrives with a burst of sugary brightness that immediately commands attention. The first spray reveals a sharp citrus splash of blood orange paired with the dry, slightly medicinal warmth of saffron. As the fragrance settles on your skin, the sweetness shifts from a simple sugar rush to a rich, warm pralin…
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 Red?
Red takes 4 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Red is rated 3.76/5 from 137 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Red for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Red?
Red lasts longest (Red 62/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Red?
Projection is very close: No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Red 53/100 for sillage.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Violet and Musk.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Red better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Red is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Red?
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. Red has top notes of Blood Orange, Saffron and Marigold, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Violet, Lavender and Hawthorn, a base of Praline, Amber, Musk and Moss.
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