No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Strictly Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Strictly CologneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/5
Strictly Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Strictly Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Strictly 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'sStrictly CologneVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%
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
30%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStrictly Cologne
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStrictly CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
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
BergamotLemonJuniperPink PepperCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumArtemisiaVioletAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
CedarPalisander RosewoodSuedeAmberwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Strictly Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer38
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night43
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#49,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Strictly Cologne by Van Gils opens with a bracing splash of crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp juniper berries, accented by a pinch of pink pepper and green cardamom. As the initial citrus blast softens, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic herbal heart of absinthe, bitter artemisia, and powdery violet leaves, bal…
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 Strictly Cologne?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Strictly Cologne is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Strictly Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Strictly Cologne?
Strictly Cologne lasts longest (Strictly Cologne 57/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Strictly Cologne?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Strictly Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Strictly Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Strictly Cologne better for summer or winter?
Strictly Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Strictly Cologne?
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. Strictly Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Artemisia, Violet and Absinthe, a base of Cedar, Palisander Rosewood, Suede and Amberwood.
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