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For Him vs No 14

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 14 takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • For Him

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.

  • No 14

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

For Him0/2
No 142/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
No 14
Fragranxe ranking
No 14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
For HimGruhme
No 14Gruhme
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
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
0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match88%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 6 hours
OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain
Category winnerNo 14Longest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, For Him or No 14?

No 14 takes 2 of 2 categories. For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do For Him and No 14 smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender.

Is For Him or No 14 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in For Him and No 14?

For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin. 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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