Fragrance comparison

Devil vs Sacred M

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Devil

BellaVita

3.676 votes

Rank #54,289 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #61,904 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Devil2/4

Sacred M2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DevilBellaVita

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%

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

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

floral77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

mossy42%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronJasmine

Heart

Floral NotesAmberwoodAmber

Base

Woody NotesCedarMossFir

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amber 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,904

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BellaVita Devil is a modern woody amber release that pairs heavy saffron with soft jasmine in its initial blast. The scent settles into a dry cedar and moss base, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler autumn days or casual evening wear. It sits close to the skin, offering a straightforward profile for everyday…

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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, Devil or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Devil is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Devil for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Devil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Devil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Cedar.

Is Devil or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Devil and Sacred M?

Devil has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Floral Notes, Amberwood and Amber, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Moss and Fir. 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.