Fragrance comparison

Lael vs No 14

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lael

Thera Cosméticos

4.0260 votes

Rank #16,149 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

No 14

Gruhme

3.867 votes

Rank #42,714 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lael takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lael
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No 14
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lael2/4

No 141/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 14
Sillage & projection: Lael
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lael

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaelThera Cosméticos

No 14Gruhme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

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

50%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageLael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBlack PepperBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIris FlowerLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall97

Winter42

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,149

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLaelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lael opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and petitgrain that quickly settles into a cold, fizzy juniper berry heart. Sweet neroli and peppery cardamom balance the aromatic top notes before drying down into clean vetiver and subtle leather. It works well for warm evenings, office environments, and casual spring days w…

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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, Lael or No 14?

Lael takes 2 of 4 categories. Lael is rated 4.02/5 from 60 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lael for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lael or No 14?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Lael 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lael or No 14?

Lael projects furthest (Lael 58/100, No 14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lael and No 14 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender.

Is Lael or No 14 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lael and No 14?

Lael has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris Flower and Leather. 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.