Fragrance comparison

No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs The Invincible Iron Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,421 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

The Invincible Iron Man

Marvel

3.002 votes

Rank #64,346 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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.
The Invincible Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4

The Invincible Iron Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Invincible Iron Man
Sillage & projection: The Invincible Iron Man
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

The Invincible Iron ManMarvel

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 50%Had 13%Want 38%

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityThe Invincible Iron Man

SillageThe Invincible Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value33

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

musky77%

amber65%

citrus53%

woody42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

elemiBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageCypress

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskTonka BeanAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Cypress and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for The Invincible Iron Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 17%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#64,346

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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The Invincible Iron Man by Marvel opens with a bright spark of bergamot and sharp black pepper that cuts through room air instantly. It is crisp. An earthy lift of elemi resin quickly follows, bridging the citrus bite into a cool, herbal heart of clary sage and cypress pine. As the initial alcoholic solvent rush burns…

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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 The Invincible Iron Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; The Invincible Iron Man 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 The Invincible Iron Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or The Invincible Iron Man?

The Invincible Iron Man lasts longest (The Invincible Iron Man 60/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or The Invincible Iron Man?

The Invincible Iron Man projects furthest (The Invincible Iron Man 63/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and The Invincible Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cypress and Black Pepper.

Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or The Invincible Iron Man better for summer or winter?

The Invincible Iron Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and The Invincible Iron Man?

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. The Invincible Iron Man has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Ambroxan.