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No 14 vs Kada V2 Seaside Sultan

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

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 14 takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • No 14

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kada V2 Seaside Sultan

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character.

No 141/1
Kada V2 Seaside Sultan0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
No 14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No 14Gruhme
Kada V2 Seaside SultanJinx Smells
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
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

33%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
white floral100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
woody69%
animalic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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
Juniper BerriesYlang YlangPetitgrainBlack TeaNeroliHinokiCloveCumin
Heart
Bulgarian RoseJasmine SambacTurkish RoseHoneysuckleWhite RoseJasmineVioletIris
Base
Natural MuskWhite AmberTonka BeanAmbergrisOudThailand Oud
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,276

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 14Higher 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 →

Kada V2 Seaside Sultan by Jinx Smells is a rich, evocative unisex perfume that brings together fresh sea-breeze aromatics and deep resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, crisp petitgrain, and dried black tea leaves, spiced with just a touch of clove and warm cumin. As it settles, lush …

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 Kada V2 Seaside Sultan?

No 14 takes 1 of 1 categories. No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Kada V2 Seaside Sultan is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kada V2 Seaside Sultan for a white floral and fresh spicy character.

Do No 14 and Kada V2 Seaside Sultan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Cumin and Petitgrain.

Is No 14 or Kada V2 Seaside Sultan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No 14 and Kada V2 Seaside Sultan?

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. Kada V2 Seaside Sultan has top notes of Juniper Berries, Ylang Ylang, Petitgrain and Black Tea, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Honeysuckle, a base of Natural Musk, White Amber, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.

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