Fragrance comparison

Esplendor vs 14:18

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 635 ratings analysed

3 wins

Esplendor

Granado

4.34632 votes

Rank #3,512 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

14:18

Neferlogne

3.673 votes

Rank #68,011 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esplendor takes 3 of 4 categories.

Esplendor
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
14:18
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Esplendor3/4

14:181/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esplendor
Sillage & projection: Esplendor
Value for money: 14:18
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esplendor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EsplendorGranado

14:18Neferlogne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 632 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

632 votes

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEsplendor

SillageEsplendor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value56

Category winner14:18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla86%

powdery72%

woody58%

musky44%

floral30%

floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaLilyPeony

Heart

BenzoinRoseLily of the Valley

Base

AmberVanillaCashmeran

Top

LemonBergamotWilliams PearFreesia

Heart

RoseAniseLily of the ValleyPeony

Base

PatchouliPeachMuskAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Benzoin and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex35

Women58

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,512

PerfumerGabriela Maldonado

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#68,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsplendorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Esplendor opens with a brief flash of freesia and peony before settling into a warm core of benzoin and dry rose. As the sharp initial mist quietens, resinous amber mixes with soft vanilla and powdery cashmeran on skin. The texture feels dry and dusty, reminiscent of old books in a sunlit library rather than a…

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Neferlogne 14:18 opens with a bright burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and juicy Williams pear, cushioned by sweet freesia petals. As the initial citrus fizz softens, a lush heart of pink rose, peony, and fresh lily of the valley emerges, tinged with a distinct touch of bittersweet anise. The base grounds the flor…

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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, Esplendor or 14:18?

Esplendor takes 3 of 4 categories. Esplendor is rated 4.34/5 from 632 votes; 14:18 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Esplendor for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 14:18 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esplendor or 14:18?

Esplendor lasts longest (Esplendor 73/100, 14:18 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esplendor or 14:18?

Esplendor projects furthest (Esplendor 57/100, 14:18 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esplendor and 14:18 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Benzoin and Rose.

Is Esplendor or 14:18 better for summer or winter?

14:18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esplendor and 14:18?

Esplendor has top notes of Freesia, Lily and Peony, heart notes of Benzoin, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Cashmeran. 14:18 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Williams Pear and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Anise, Lily of the Valley and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Peach, Musk and Amber.