No 14 vs Saffron Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Les Liquides Imaginaires
Rank #18,682 CitrusWarm Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Saffron Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories.
No 14Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saffron MandarinChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No 142/5
Saffron Mandarin3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No 14
- Sillage & projection
- Saffron Mandarin
- Value for money
- No 14
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Saffron Mandarin
- Fragranxe ranking
- Saffron Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No 14GruhmeSaffron MandarinLes Liquides ImaginairesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
3.56/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
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
20%Love
41%Like
20%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
70 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo 14
SillageSaffron Mandarin
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%
citrus100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
sweet74%
woody65%
aromatic56%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, 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
Top15-30 mins
Italian MandarinBlood OrangePink PepperPetitgrainMandarin LeafItalian LemonBlack Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
SaffronYlang YlangJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
BenzoinTonkaOakLabdanum
Category winnerSaffron MandarinLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring76
Summer100
Fall41
Winter18
Day100
Night58
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#18,682
PerfumerWesley Perumal
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerSaffron MandarinHigher 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 →Saffron Mandarin by Les Liquides Imaginaires opens with the vivid sensation of peeling a cold, ripe Italian mandarin with your bare hands. A bright splash of blood orange, tart lemon juice, and crushed green mandarin leaves cuts through the air before a dry dash of black pepper adds crisp bite. As the tart fruit settl…
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 Saffron Mandarin?
Saffron Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. No 14 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Saffron Mandarin is rated 3.56/5 from 70 votes. Choose No 14 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saffron Mandarin for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No 14 or Saffron Mandarin?
No 14 lasts longest (No 14 80/100, Saffron Mandarin 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No 14 or Saffron Mandarin?
Projection is very close: Saffron Mandarin 52/100, No 14 50/100 for sillage.
Do No 14 and Saffron Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Pepper, Oak and Petitgrain.
Is No 14 or Saffron Mandarin better for summer or winter?
No 14 suits daytime wear; Saffron Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No 14 and Saffron Mandarin?
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. Saffron Mandarin has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Blood Orange, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Tonka, Oak and Labdanum.
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