No. 33 Cologne vs Guess Uomo Eau de Toilette

No. 33

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

Guess Uomo

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Which Should You Buy?

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.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Guess Uomo

This is a generic, pleasant enough scent that offers decent value, but its weak performance means it's often a bit of a let-down. If you're after a basic, inoffensive daily spritz, it'll do the job.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	10%
Floral	14%	12%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	16%	16%
Sweet	14%	15%
Warm	21%	29%
Woody	13%	13%
Earthy	11%	11%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	20%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

No. 33 Cologne

Guess Uomo EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 11% vs 28%

Only in No. 33

Clary Sage 17% Cypress 16% Bergamot 16% Coriander 15% Artemisia 13% Orange 13%

Only in Guess Uomo

Lavender 36% Cardamom 36%

Shared Notes

Geranium 11% vs 31%

Saffron 10% vs 32%

Only in No. 33

Lavender 14% Cardamom 14% Pepper 10% Ginger 10% Violet 9% Lily Of The Valley 8% Rose 7% Jasmine 7%

Only in Guess Uomo

Sage 36%

Shared Notes

Amber 10% vs 41%

Only in No. 33

Musk 15% Oakmoss 14% Cedar 14% Tobacco 12% Tonka Bean 12% Vetiver 11% Vanilla 11%

Only in Guess Uomo

Woody 30% Benzoin 29%

Accords

No. 33 Guess Uomo

100%

Aromatic

82%

Amber

100%

64%

Warm Spicy

84%

78%

Fresh Spicy

57%

62%

Woody

58%

48%

Lavender

56%

54%

Citrus

47%

49%

Herbal

54%

47%

Powdery

45%

Soft Spicy

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

82%

Amber

100%

Warm Spicy shared

64%

84%

Fresh Spicy shared

78%

57%

Woody shared

62%

58%

Lavender shared

48%

56%

Citrus shared

54%

47%

Herbal shared

49%

54%

Powdery

47%

Soft Spicy shared

45%

Performance

No. 33 Guess Uomo

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Guess Uomo

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its low performance and inoffensive, generic nature make it suitable for casual wear or the office where it won't overpower. It lacks the impact for formal events but is too soft to be a good gym scent.