No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Updo Chic Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
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.
Updo Chic MenChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/4
Updo Chic Men2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Updo Chic Men
- Sillage & projection
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Value for money
- Updo Chic Men
- 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'sUpdo Chic MenLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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
14%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUpdo Chic Men
SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUpdo Chic MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
tobacco65%
citrus53%
leather42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic
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
BergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Black PepperSaffronelemiSichuan Pepper
Base
Spicy NotesTobaccoVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Saffron. 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–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#15,897
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#65,507
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 →Updo Chic Men by Linn Young opens with sharp grapefruit and crisp bergamot before shifting into a warm core of black pepper and saffron. As the scent settles, dusty tobacco and rough leather blend with vetiver on skin. It delivers a spicy, aromatic profile tailored for cool autumn evenings and relaxed casual wear.
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 Updo Chic Men?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Updo Chic Men is rated 3.57/5 from 7 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 Updo Chic Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Updo Chic Men?
They last about the same: Updo Chic Men 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Updo Chic Men?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Updo Chic Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Updo Chic Men smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Saffron.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Updo Chic Men better for summer or winter?
Updo Chic Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Updo Chic Men?
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. Updo Chic Men has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Saffron, elemi and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Spicy Notes, Tobacco, Vetiver and Leather.
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