Fragrance comparison

Ad Astra vs No 14

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Ad Astra

Helder Machado Perfumes

3.605 votes

Rank #63,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No 14

Gruhme

3.867 votes

Rank #42,714 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 14 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ad Astra
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No 14
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ad Astra0/4

No 144/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 14
Sillage & projection: No 14
Value for money: No 14
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 14

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ad AstraHelder Machado Perfumes

No 14Gruhme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

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 hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageNo 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNo 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange

Heart

LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …

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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…

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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, Ad Astra or No 14?

No 14 takes 4 of 4 categories. Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ad Astra or No 14?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Ad Astra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ad Astra or No 14?

No 14 projects furthest (No 14 50/100, Ad Astra 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ad Astra and No 14 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender.

Is Ad Astra or No 14 better for summer or winter?

Ad Astra suits daytime wear; No 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ad Astra and No 14?

Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.