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Fathom V vs No 14

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

Updated 1,655 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Fathom V

    Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • No 14

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fathom V2/4
No 142/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No 14
Sillage & projection
Fathom V
Value for money
No 14
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fathom V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fathom VBeauFort London
No 14Gruhme
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 1,648 votes
Have 79%Had 21%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
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

1,620 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
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageFathom V

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
green100%
earthy91%
white floral83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesSoil TinctureJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantTangerine
Heart
LilyMimosaJasmineThymeBlack PepperCuminYlang-YlangGinger
Base
OakmossSaltVetiverPatchouliIncenseAtlas CedarAmber
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Pepper, Cumin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex68
Women14
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFathom VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fathom V opens like stepping straight into a florist's cold room after a heavy downpour. Crushed green stems, wet soil tincture, and snappy juniper berries hit first with aggressive humidity. As it warms on skin, heavy white lilies and yellow mimosa unfurl alongside sharp black pepper and thymey herbs. It feels deeply…

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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, Fathom V or No 14?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fathom V is rated 4.05/5 from 1,648 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fathom V for a green and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fathom V or No 14?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Fathom V 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fathom V or No 14?

Fathom V projects furthest (Fathom V 67/100, No 14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fathom V and No 14 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Cumin and Patchouli.

Is Fathom V or No 14 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fathom V and No 14?

Fathom V has top notes of Green Notes, Soil Tincture, Juniper Berries and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily, Mimosa, Jasmine and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Salt, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.

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