Fragrance comparison

The Man Intense vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 141 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,541 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Man Intense6/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: The Man Intense
Community sentiment: The Man Intense
Longevity: The Man Intense
Sillage & projection: The Man Intense
Value for money: The Man Intense
Versatility: The Man Intense
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

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value37

Category winnerThe Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Top

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Man Intense or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

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

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, The Man Intense is the stronger pick. The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.