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Per Lui vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Per Lui

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.

  • No. 33 Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Per Lui0/1
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Per LuiDi Palomo
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value37
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineTobacco BlossomBlack Pepper
Base6-8 hrs
AmberDark ChocolateVanilla
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Per Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day58
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%
Men69
Unisex17
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Di Palomo Per Lui delivers an unexpected contrast between bright Mediterranean citrus and rich confectionery warmth. The first blast is lively. You get a sharp rush of bitter grapefruit and grated ginger, grounded by zesty bergamot. That initial sparkle softens within twenty minutes. Soon, clean jasmine petals and pep…

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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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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.

Do Per Lui and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper.

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

Per Lui suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Per Lui has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Tobacco Blossom and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla. 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.

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