Abraj vs No 14
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AbrajChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No 14Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abraj2/4
No 142/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No 14
- Sillage & projection
- Abraj
- Value for money
- No 14
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Abraj
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbrajThe Spirit of DubaiNo 14GruhmeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
166 votes
43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo 14
SillageAbraj
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo 14Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
citrus65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine
Heart
CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather
Base
PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Cedar. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,628
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,714
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbraj opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and saffron, immediately signaling a dense woody chypre architecture. As it warms on skin, dry cedar, cypress, and dark leather take command, anchored by a heavy base of patchouli, cypriol oil, and agarwood. It wears best in crisp autumn or winter air during fo…
Reviews →No 14 by Gruhme delivers an energetic, crisp opening driven by zesty lemon, bright bergamot, and sharp black pepper. Fresh juniper berries and clean lavender quickly introduce an aromatic edge, giving the composition the feel of an invigorating barbershop staple. As the citrus settles, dry cedar and earthy patchouli e…
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, Abraj or No 14?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Abraj or No 14?
No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Abraj or No 14?
Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, No 14 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abraj and No 14 smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Cedar.
Is Abraj or No 14 better for summer or winter?
No 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abraj and No 14?
Abraj has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Lavender, heart notes of Cypress, Violet, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Moss. No 14 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk, Oak, Amber and Cumin.
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