Fragrance comparison

Strong as Metal vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,693 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Strong as Metal1/4

No. 33 Eau de Cologne3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Strong as Metal
Sillage & projection: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
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

Strong as MetalDévier

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageNo. 33 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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.

Which is better, Strong as Metal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Strong as Metal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Strong as Metal lasts longest (Strong as Metal 80/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Strong as Metal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strong as Metal and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Strong as Metal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Strong as Metal and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss. 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.