No 14 vs Fathom V
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
No 14Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fathom VChoose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No 142/4
Fathom V2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No 14
- Sillage & projection
- Fathom V
- Value for money
- No 14
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fathom V
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No 14GruhmeFathom VBeauFort LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
4.05/ 5 · 1,648 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
49%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
1,620 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo 14
SillageFathom V
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo 14Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
green100%
earthy91%
white floral83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
BergamotLemonBlack PepperLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskOakAmberCuminCelery SeedsPetitgrain
Top
Green NotesSoil TinctureJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantTangerine
Heart
LilyMimosaJasmineThymeBlack PepperCuminYlang-YlangGinger
Base
OakmossSaltVetiverPatchouliIncenseAtlas CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Juniper Berries, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,714
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#791
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews171
Category winnerFathom VHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo 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 →Fathom V opens like stepping straight into a florist's cold room after a heavy downpour. Crushed green stems, wet soil tincture, and snappy juniper berries hit first with aggressive humidity. As it warms on skin, heavy white lilies and yellow mimosa unfurl alongside sharp black pepper and thymey herbs. It feels deeply…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, No 14 or Fathom V?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Fathom V is rated 4.05/5 from 1,648 votes. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fathom V for a green and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, No 14 or Fathom V?
No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Fathom V 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No 14 or Fathom V?
Fathom V projects furthest (Fathom V 67/100, No 14 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No 14 and Fathom V smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Juniper Berries, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is No 14 or Fathom V better for summer or winter?
No 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No 14 and Fathom V?
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. Fathom V has top notes of Green Notes, Soil Tincture, Juniper Berries and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily, Mimosa, Jasmine and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Salt, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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