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No 14 vs Eidesis

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

Updated 669 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 14 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • No 14

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

  • Eidesis

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

No 143/4
Eidesis1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No 14
Sillage & projection
No 14
Value for money
No 14
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eidesis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No 14Gruhme
EidesisAesop
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
4.01/ 5 · 662 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
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
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityNo 14

SillageNo 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value36
Category winnerNo 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
woody100%
fresh spicy86%
warm spicy72%
powdery58%
aromatic44%
amber30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

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
Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain
Heart
CedarCumin
Base
SandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cedar, Cumin and Petitgrain. 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–
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men23
Unisex72
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Category winnerEidesisHigher 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…

Reviews →

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

Reviews →
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

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No 14 or Eidesis?

No 14 takes 3 of 4 categories. No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No 14 or Eidesis?

No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Eidesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 14 or Eidesis?

No 14 projects furthest (No 14 50/100, Eidesis 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 14 and Eidesis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cedar, Cumin and Petitgrain.

Is No 14 or Eidesis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No 14 and Eidesis?

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. Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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