No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Red Label
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Red LabelChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4
Red Label2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Red Label
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Red Label
- 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
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sRed LabelkariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRed Label
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed LabelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
powdery77%
rose69%
violet61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh 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
VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon
Heart
NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage
Base
Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium and Black Pepper. 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–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#41,247
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 →Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.
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 Label?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Red Label?
Red Label lasts longest (Red Label 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Red Label?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Red Label smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium and Black Pepper.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Red Label better for summer or winter?
Red Label suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Red Label?
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 Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.
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