Fragrance comparison

Montana Sky vs No 14

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Montana Sky

Pacifica

3.87114 votes

Rank #12,960 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

No 14

Gruhme

3.867 votes

Rank #42,714 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Montana Sky
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No 14
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Montana Sky2/4

No 142/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montana SkyPacifica

No 14Gruhme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 94%Had 6%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

32%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

114 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageNo 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMontana SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

herbal44%

amber30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperPetitgrainBlack Elder

Heart

CedarSageOlibanumCumin

Base

VetiverSandalCypress

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer65

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex79

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,960

PerfumerBrook Harvey-Taylor

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMontana SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pacifica Montana Sky opens with a burst of tart petitgrain, cracked black pepper, and black elder. The scent quickly settles into a damp green heart of cedar, earthy sage, and cypress on a quiet sandalwood base. It smells like cool mountain air right after a rainstorm, making it an easy pick for casual spring afternoo…

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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, Montana Sky or No 14?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Montana Sky is rated 3.87/5 from 114 votes; No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Montana Sky for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montana Sky or No 14?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Montana Sky 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montana Sky or No 14?

No 14 projects furthest (No 14 50/100, Montana Sky 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montana Sky and No 14 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Cedar and Cumin.

Is Montana Sky or No 14 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Montana Sky and No 14?

Montana Sky has top notes of Black Pepper, Petitgrain and Black Elder, heart notes of Cedar, Sage, Olibanum and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandal and Cypress. 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.