46 community ratings

No. 33

Name: No. 33
Brand: Penhaligon's

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.4/ 10

Community score
46 ratings

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Penhaligon's No. 33 is a unisex scent that sets the sharp freshness of bergamot, grapefruit and mugwort against the spicy warmth of black pepper and ginger; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 55 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 43% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does No. 33 smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, while winter plays a minor part. Business and daily wear lead, with evening and night out chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex too.

It opens bright and green, with citrus, mugwort and coriander kept dry by cypress and clary sage. The heart brings a light floral softness from lily of the valley, jasmine and rose, while black pepper and ginger add spice. At the base, vetiver, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla settle it into a woody, slightly sweet finish.