Fragrance comparison

Fortnight vs Grey Quartz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

Fortnight

Maison Alhambra

3.92182 votes

Rank #6,099 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Grey Quartz

Pascal Morabito

4.2459 votes

Rank #31,131 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey Quartz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fortnight
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Grey Quartz
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fortnight3/7

Grey Quartz4/7

Ratings & consensus: Grey Quartz
Community sentiment: Grey Quartz
Longevity: Fortnight
Sillage & projection: Fortnight
Value for money: Grey Quartz
Versatility: Grey Quartz
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fortnight

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FortnightMaison Alhambra

Grey QuartzPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

4.24/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 58%Had 13%Want 29%

Category winnerGrey QuartzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

167 votes

42%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerGrey QuartzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFortnight

SillageFortnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value88

Category winnerGrey QuartzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

leather83%

floral74%

warm spicy65%

animalic56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both leather, ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerTangerineChamomileCedarLemonHawthornBergamotLavender

Heart

Violet LeavesNutmegSandalwoodCloveJasmineHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

LavenderBergamotTangerine

Heart

Violet LeafCarnationNutmeg

Base

LeatherVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall84

Winter45

Day100

Night–

Category winnerGrey QuartzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#31,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFortnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fortnight by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, leather-forward fragrance designed for men. It draws heavy inspiration from the classic Fahrenheit profile, offering a sharp blend of violet leaves, nutmeg, and leather notes. Best suited for cooler weather and daytime settings, this scent provides an affordable alternative to …

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Pascal Morabito Grey Quartz opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and tangerine that quickly shifts into ozonic violet leaf. A dry heart of spicy nutmeg and carnation anchors the crisp herbal top, leading into a light leather base backed by vetiver and patchouli. It wears clean, green, and slightly earthy, making it a …

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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, Fortnight or Grey Quartz?

Grey Quartz takes 4 of 7 categories. Fortnight is rated 3.92/5 from 182 votes; Grey Quartz is rated 4.24/5 from 59 votes. Choose Fortnight for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Grey Quartz for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fortnight or Grey Quartz?

Fortnight lasts longest (Fortnight 66/100, Grey Quartz 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fortnight or Grey Quartz?

Fortnight projects furthest (Fortnight 55/100, Grey Quartz 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fortnight and Grey Quartz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Fortnight or Grey Quartz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grey Quartz is the stronger pick. For winter, Fortnight is the stronger pick. Grey Quartz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fortnight and Grey Quartz?

Fortnight has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Tangerine, Chamomile and Cedar, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Clove, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Grey Quartz has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.