Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Shur

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

2 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,849 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Shur

Mugham

3.002 votes

Rank #67,865 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 2 of 2 categories.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shur
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/2

Shur0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
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's

ShurMugham

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

Top15-30 mins

Dark ChocolateBergamotGrapefruitPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodRoseSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOlibanumAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit and Saffron. Durations are only published for Shur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Not enough votes yet

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 21%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#67,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mugham Shur opens with a surprising clash. Tart grapefruit and bergamot cut straight through a bitter slab of dark chocolate. It sounds odd on paper. On skin, it works. Crushed black pepper adds immediate heat, keeping the opening dry rather than sweet or sticky. Within thirty minutes, aromatic cypress needles and dry…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Shur?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 2 of 2 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Shur is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shur for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Shur smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit and Saffron.

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

Shur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Shur has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Olibanum and Amber.