Fragrance comparison

Don't Go vs FORMULA #14

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Don't Go

Khye Fragrances · 2023

4.673 votes

Rank #37,825 WoodyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #54,734 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FORMULA #14 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Don't Go
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FORMULA #14
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Don't Go1/4

FORMULA #143/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FORMULA #14
Sillage & projection: FORMULA #14
Value for money: FORMULA #14
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Don't Go

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Don't GoKhye Fragrances

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #14

SillageFORMULA #14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFORMULA #14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

oud60%

patchouli50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintGuaiac WoodSagePatchouliNutmegOudSandalwoodVetiverBergamotOrangeLavenderSauna

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,825

PerfumerJarekhye Covarrubias

Launched2023

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDon't GoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Don’t Go by Khye Fragrances starts fresh and herbal, with mint, lavender and sage making the first impression clear. The dry-down turns woody, green and slightly earthy, with patchouli, vetiver and dry woods adding texture rather than sweetness. It suits shoppers who like crisp aromatic woods, quiet niche freshness a…

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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, Don't Go or FORMULA #14?

FORMULA #14 takes 3 of 4 categories. Don't Go is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Don't Go for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Don't Go or FORMULA #14?

FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Don't Go 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Don't Go or FORMULA #14?

FORMULA #14 projects furthest (FORMULA #14 50/100, Don't Go 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Don't Go and FORMULA #14 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Don't Go or FORMULA #14 better for summer or winter?

Don't Go suits daytime wear; FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Don't Go and FORMULA #14?

Don't Go features Mint, Guaiac Wood, Sage, Patchouli and Nutmeg. 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.