Fragrance comparison

Cassandra vs Sacred Scarab

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cassandra

Weil

4.679 votes

Rank #30,403 AmberWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred Scarab

Zoologist Perfumes

3.841,011 votes

Rank #1,486 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassandra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cassandra
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred Scarab
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cassandra3/4

Sacred Scarab1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassandraWeil

Sacred ScarabZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 82%

3.84/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

38%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

800 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCassandra

SillageCassandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCassandraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

balsamic77%

animalic69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, musky and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotGeranium

Heart

RoseLavenderJasmineMyrrhHazelnutGalbanumPatchouliHoney

Base

MuskAmberCivetResinsBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodVanilla

Top

AldehydesCivetLemon

Heart

LotusPlumRed Wine

Base

MyrrhIncenseBenzoinMuskOakmossAmberLabdanumStyrax

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Myrrh and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men15

Unisex62

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,486

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerSacred ScarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassandra opens with a sharp burst of cold aldehydes and zesty lemon, creating a crisp and bracing initial impression. This chilly brightness quickly softens as the fragrance settles onto the skin, allowing a rich heart of powdery rose, dirty patchouli, and warm honey to surface. The evolution is slow and dramatic, sh…

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Sacred Scarab opens with a bright, sparkling burst of aldehydes, lemon, and civet, then settles into a richer core of plum, red wine, florals, and smoky resins. It feels vintage in style, warm, textured, and a little dramatic. This is a better fit for someone who enjoys classic perfume structure, animalic touches, and…

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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, Cassandra or Sacred Scarab?

Cassandra takes 3 of 4 categories. Cassandra is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Sacred Scarab is rated 3.84/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Cassandra for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred Scarab for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cassandra or Sacred Scarab?

Cassandra lasts longest (Cassandra 87/100, Sacred Scarab 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassandra or Sacred Scarab?

Cassandra projects furthest (Cassandra 75/100, Sacred Scarab 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassandra and Sacred Scarab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and balsamic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Myrrh and Musk.

Is Cassandra or Sacred Scarab better for summer or winter?

Cassandra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassandra and Sacred Scarab?

Cassandra has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Amber, Civet and Resins. Sacred Scarab has top notes of Aldehydes, Civet and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Plum and Red Wine, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Benzoin and Musk.