Fragrance comparison

Asteroid vs Sacred M

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Asteroid

Nicheend

3.0520 votes

Rank #60,914 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #61,962 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Asteroid
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Asteroid1/4

Sacred M3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sacred M
Sillage & projection: Sacred M
Value for money: Sacred M
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Asteroid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AsteroidNicheend

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

25%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

powdery77%

oud69%

iris61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OrangeBergamotCloveNutmegCinnamonCoriander

Heart

Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus

Base

Copahu BalmAgarwood (Oud)BeeswaxGuaiac WoodAmbergrisTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,962

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsteroidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asteroid by Nicheend is a bold, spicy, and woody composition that pushes boundaries. It opens with an aggressive burst of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, softening into a heart of orris and narcissus. The base leaves a lasting impression with oud, beeswax, and copahu balm, offering a grounded, resinous finish. It serves …

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Sacred M by Spiritum brings a vibrant blend of bright spices, lush petals, and smoky woods right to the skin. It kicks off with an energizing burst of juicy pear, zesty bergamot, and crackling pink pepper, spiced up by hints of cardamom and ginger. As it settles, rich white flowers like gardenia and jasmine mix with s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Asteroid or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Asteroid is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Asteroid for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asteroid or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Asteroid 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asteroid or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Asteroid 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asteroid and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Asteroid or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Asteroid suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asteroid and Sacred M?

Asteroid has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia and Narcissus, a base of Copahu Balm, Agarwood (Oud), Beeswax and Guaiac Wood. Sacred M has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Leather, Cypriol and White Oud.