Fragrance comparison

Eidesis vs No 14

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 669 ratings analysed

Eidesis

Aesop

4.01662 votes

Rank #3,045 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Eidesis
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.

Eidesis1/4

No 143/4

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: Eidesis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EidesisAesop

No 14Gruhme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

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

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

560 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageNo 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNo 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain

Heart

CedarCumin

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Petitgrain, Cedar and Cumin. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex72

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEidesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

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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, Eidesis or No 14?

No 14 takes 3 of 4 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Eidesis or No 14?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Eidesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eidesis or No 14?

No 14 projects furthest (No 14 50/100, Eidesis 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eidesis and No 14 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Cedar and Cumin.

Is Eidesis or No 14 better for summer or winter?

No 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eidesis and No 14?

Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.