Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Sacred Flame

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,899 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred Flame

Argos

4.21261 votes

Rank #2,543 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Sacred Flame
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chypré X2/4

Sacred Flame2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Sacred FlameArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

4.21/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

56%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageSacred Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GingerPeachTangerineGrapefruitBergamotClovePepper

Heart

CinnamonRosePatchouliTuberoseJasmineOrrisVioletBark

Base

AmberVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanOpoponaxCashmeranVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chypré X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 43%Party 25%Casual 18%Work 14%

Men63

Unisex32

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerSacred FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

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Argos Sacred Flame opens with a fiery pop of ginger, tangerine, and sugared peach that quickly hits a heavy wave of clove and pepper. The citrus stays sharp for twenty minutes before cinnamon, rose, and tuberose take over the middle phase. As the floral heat settles, Mysore sandalwood, tonka bean, and resinous benzoi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré X or Sacred Flame?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sacred Flame is rated 4.21/5 from 261 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Sacred Flame for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Sacred Flame?

They last about the same: Chypré X 80/100, Sacred Flame 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Sacred Flame?

Sacred Flame projects furthest (Sacred Flame 68/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and Sacred Flame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Chypré X or Sacred Flame better for summer or winter?

Chypré X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Sacred Flame?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Sacred Flame has top notes of Ginger, Peach, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Patchouli and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.