Fragrance comparison

Lapidus Pour Homme vs No 14

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 3,483 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #211 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

No 14

Gruhme

3.867 votes

Rank #42,714 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
No 14
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lapidus Pour Homme4/4

No 140/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lapidus Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Lapidus Pour Homme
Value for money: Lapidus Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lapidus Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

No 14Gruhme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#211

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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…

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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, Lapidus Pour Homme or No 14?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lapidus Pour Homme or No 14?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, No 14 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lapidus Pour Homme or No 14?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, No 14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lapidus Pour Homme and No 14 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Lapidus Pour Homme or No 14 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lapidus Pour Homme and No 14?

Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.