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No 14 vs Abraj

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

Updated 173 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • No 14

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Abraj

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

No 142/4
Abraj2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No 14
Sillage & projection
Abraj
Value for money
No 14
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Abraj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No 14Gruhme
AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
4.09/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

49%Love
28%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value37
Category winnerNo 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
woody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
citrus65%
powdery56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain
Top
BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine
Heart
CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather
Base
PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for No 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men57
Unisex38
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Abraj opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and saffron, immediately signaling a dense woody chypre architecture. As it warms on skin, dry cedar, cypress, and dark leather take command, anchored by a heavy base of patchouli, cypriol oil, and agarwood. It wears best in crisp autumn or winter air during fo…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No 14 or Abraj?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, No 14 or Abraj?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 14 or Abraj?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, No 14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 14 and Abraj smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is No 14 or Abraj better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No 14 and Abraj?

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. Abraj has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Lavender, heart notes of Cypress, Violet, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Moss.

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