Fragrance comparison

FORMULA #14 vs Seductive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 208 ratings analysed

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #59,344 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,771 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

FORMULA #14
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

FORMULA #142/4

Seductive2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #14

SillageSeductive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value39

Category winnerFORMULA #14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%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

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Mint, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerSeductiveHigher 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.

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Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

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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, FORMULA #14 or Seductive?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, FORMULA #14 or Seductive?

FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Seductive 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FORMULA #14 or Seductive?

Seductive projects furthest (Seductive 70/100, FORMULA #14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FORMULA #14 and Seductive smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mint, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

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

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

What are the notes in FORMULA #14 and Seductive?

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. Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.