Fragrance comparison

Cuir Imperial vs Sacred M

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuir Imperial

Ormonde Jayne

4.0168 votes

Rank #7,966 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #61,904 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Cuir Imperial3/4

Sacred M1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir ImperialOrmonde Jayne

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

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

50%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage

Heart

SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night45

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,966

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#61,904

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Imperial is a bold leather perfume with a smoky, woody frame and a spicy cognac opening. On skin, reviewers often describe polished leather, suede, aromatic spice, and a sweeter dry-down touched by orris, sandalwood, tonka, and raspberry. It suits people who enjoy assertive leather scents with a luxury leather-sh…

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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, Cuir Imperial or Sacred M?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Sacred M?

They last about the same: Cuir Imperial 81/100, Sacred M 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Sacred M?

Projection is very close: Cuir Imperial 76/100, Sacred M 75/100 for sillage.

Do Cuir Imperial and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Leather.

Is Cuir Imperial or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Sacred M?

Cuir Imperial has top notes of Cognac, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Suede, Leather, Orris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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.