Fragrance comparison

Dior Homme 2005 vs Sacred M

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,819 ratings analysed

Dior Homme 2005

Dior · 2005

4.413,815 votes

Rank #355 IrisWarm Spicy

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27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,561 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dior Homme 2005
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Dior Homme 20051/4

Sacred M3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sacred M
Sillage & projection: Sacred M
Value for money: Sacred M
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dior Homme 2005

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dior Homme 2005Dior

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 3,815 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

59%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

3,815 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

cacao69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotSage

Heart

IrisCacaoAmberCardamom

Base

LeatherTahitian VetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Amber and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#355

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2005

Reviews205

Overall rank#58,561

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDior Homme 2005Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Homme 2005 starts with an aromatic blast of crisp bergamot, fresh lavender, and herbal sage. Almost immediately, the famous powdery iris takes the spotlight, offering a smooth texture similar to fine cosmetic powder. As the scent warms up on your skin, the floral heart combines with dry baker cocoa and warm green…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dior Homme 2005 or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Dior Homme 2005 is rated 4.41/5 from 3,815 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dior Homme 2005 for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme 2005 or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Dior Homme 2005 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme 2005 or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Dior Homme 2005 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme 2005 and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Amber and Cardamom.

Is Dior Homme 2005 or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dior Homme 2005 and Sacred M?

Dior Homme 2005 has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Iris, Cacao, Amber and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Tahitian Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.