Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Sacred M

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Rose

Claudia Scattolini

4.836 votes

Rank #46,154 RoseFresh Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,561 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Black Rose4/4

Sacred M0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseClaudia Scattolini

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

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

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotSichuan PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Damask RoseGeranium

Base6 to 10 hours

Woody NotesLeatherIncenseWhite MuskVetiverAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Damask Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for Black Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,154

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,561

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Claudia Scattolini is a dark floral scent that balances sharp freshness with deep, shadowy warmth. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot paired with the prickle of Sichuan pepper and cool cardamom. At the center sits lush Damask rose sharpened by green, rosy geranium, preventing the floral …

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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, Black Rose or Sacred M?

Black Rose takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Rose is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Sacred M?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 85/100, Sacred M 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Sacred M?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 81/100, Sacred M 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Damask Rose and Geranium.

Is Black Rose or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Rose and Sacred M?

Black Rose has top notes of Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Incense and White Musk. 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.