Détour Rouge Eau de Parfum vs No. 33 Cologne

Détour Rouge

Edp	Concentration	Cologne
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2015
£	Price Tier	££

No. 33

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No. 33

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Détour Rouge

This one's a right old muddle. Some say it's PDM Layton in a fresh suit, others reckon it's an expensive error in a bottle. Al Haramain themselves have weighed in to say it's a 'twisted and modified' Detour Noir, which frankly, clears up nothing. Expect a versatile, crowd-pleasing scent, but don't be surprised if your bottle smells completely different from your mate's.

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Our Verdict - No. 33

Penhaligon's No. 33 is a deeply divisive scent, with some hailing it as a subtle masterpiece while others dismiss it as weak and forgettable. Its performance is a significant sticking point, though those who love it praise its refined, calming character.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	13%
Floral	14%	14%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	13%	16%
Sweet	18%	14%
Warm	17%	21%
Woody	9%	13%
Earthy	7%	11%
Animalic	11%	6%
Fresh	20%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Détour Rouge EdP

No. 33 Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 30% vs 15%

Only in Détour Rouge

Lavender 37% Cardamom 33%

Only in No. 33

Clary Sage 17% Cypress 16% Coriander 15% Artemisia 13% Orange 13% Grapefruit 12%

Shared Notes

Violet 32% vs 8%

Only in Détour Rouge

Tobacco 35% Tea 33%

Only in No. 33

Lavender 14% Cardamom 14% Geranium 11% Pepper 10% Saffron 10% Ginger 10% Lily Of The Valley 8% Rose 7% Jasmine 7%

Shared Notes

Musk 42% vs 14%

Tonka Bean 36% vs 11%

Cedar 21% vs 13%

Only in No. 33

Oakmoss 14% Tobacco 12% Vetiver 11% Vanilla 11% Amber 11%

Accords

Détour Rouge No. 33

100%

Aromatic

100%

96%

Powdery

47%

82%

Warm Spicy

64%

82%

Musky

78%

Sweet

Fresh Spicy

78%

77%

Lavender

48%

75%

Woody

62%

73%

Tobacco

71%

Citrus

54%

71%

Violet Floral

Herbal

49%

Soft Spicy

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

Powdery shared

96%

47%

Warm Spicy shared

82%

64%

Musky

82%

Sweet

78%

Fresh Spicy

78%

Lavender shared

77%

48%

Woody shared

75%

62%

Tobacco

73%

Citrus shared

71%

54%

Violet Floral

71%

Herbal

49%

Soft Spicy

45%

Performance

Détour Rouge No. 33

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Détour Rouge

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its noted versatility and crowd-pleasing nature, as highlighted in reviews, make it suitable for casual and date settings. While some reviewers call it a 'freshie', its aromatic and warm spicy facets, coupled with mentions of 'potent' performance, mean it's less ideal for formal situations and office wear where subtlety is key.

No. 33

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its generally weak projection and close-to-skin nature make it ideal for office wear, where it won't offend. The subtle sophistication also suits formal and casual settings, though its lack of bold sillage makes it less impactful for dates or energetic activities.