Fragrance comparison

FORMULA #14 vs Milos

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #55,211 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Milos

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #60,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FORMULA #14 takes 4 of 4 categories.

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.
Milos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

FORMULA #144/4

Milos0/4

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: FORMULA #14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

MilosMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #14

SillageFORMULA #14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value94

Category winnerFORMULA #14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

musky50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink PepperGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Geranium, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Milos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFORMULA #14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

Milos by Mango delivers an invigorating blast of Mediterranean air built around crisp mint, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it quickly calms down into a clean, herbal cedar heart shaded with geranium and subtle nutmeg. Earthy vetiver…

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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, FORMULA #14 or Milos?

FORMULA #14 takes 4 of 4 categories. FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Milos is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Milos for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, FORMULA #14 or Milos?

FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Milos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FORMULA #14 or Milos?

FORMULA #14 projects furthest (FORMULA #14 50/100, Milos 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FORMULA #14 and Milos smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is FORMULA #14 or Milos better for summer or winter?

FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear; Milos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in FORMULA #14 and Milos?

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. Milos has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk.