Fragrance comparison

Clean Shower Fresh for Men vs FORMULA #14

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #55,623 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
FORMULA #14
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men2/4

FORMULA #142/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FORMULA #14
Sillage & projection: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Value for money: FORMULA #14
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #14

SillageClean Shower Fresh for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFORMULA #14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

MintCardamonThymeNutmeg

Base3 to 4 hours

Black TeaCedar

Top

LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Thyme and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Clean Shower Fresh for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Shower Fresh for Men focuses on a straightforward, invigorating post-shower sensation built around crisp citrus and herbal greenery. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus kick that feels crisp and energetic. Soon after, cooling mint and aromatic thyme emerge along…

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Viorica Cosmetics Formula #14 offers a refreshing blast of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, herbal base. The scent matches casual spring days and relaxed office environments. It fits the modern man seeking a clean, earthy aura without heavy sweetness.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or FORMULA #14?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes; FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or FORMULA #14?

FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or FORMULA #14?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men projects furthest (Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100, FORMULA #14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Shower Fresh for Men and FORMULA #14 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Nutmeg.

Is Clean Shower Fresh for Men or FORMULA #14 better for summer or winter?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men suits daytime wear; FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Shower Fresh for Men and FORMULA #14?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cardamon, Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Black Tea and Cedar. FORMULA #14 has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.