Tabac Craftsman vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac Craftsman takes 6 of 7 categories.
Tabac CraftsmanChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Tabac Craftsman6/7
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tabac Craftsman
- Community sentiment
- Tabac Craftsman
- Longevity
- Tabac Craftsman
- Sillage & projection
- Tabac Craftsman
- Value for money
- Tabac Craftsman
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Craftsman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tabac CraftsmanTabacNo. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
160 votes
23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTabac Craftsman
SillageTabac Craftsman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabac CraftsmanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
LavenderTonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverLeather
Top
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,197
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews116
Overall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTabac Craftsman updates the heritage German brand with a sharp, modern edge. It opens with a blast of grapefruit and black pepper that feels immediate and energetic on the skin. As the scent settles, clean lavender and earthy vetiver take over, making it an easy pick for the office or a casual weekend morning in sprin…
Reviews →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…
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, Tabac Craftsman or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Tabac Craftsman takes 6 of 7 categories. Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Tabac Craftsman or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tabac Craftsman or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Tabac Craftsman projects furthest (Tabac Craftsman 57/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tabac Craftsman and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Tabac Craftsman or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Craftsman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tabac Craftsman and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?
Tabac Craftsman has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Leather. 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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