Due vs Sacred M
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
5%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DueChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sacred MChoose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Due2/4
Sacred M2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sacred M
- Sillage & projection
- Sacred M
- Value for money
- Due
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Due
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DueNaturaSacred MSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 6%Had 84%Want 11%
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 hate60%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
43 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
Category winners
LongevitySacred M
SillageSacred M
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyamber92%
citrus69%
white floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match5%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperSicilian BergamotItalian Mandarin
Heart
SageGuatemalan CardamomIsraeli BasilGeranium
Base
IncenseAmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafMusk
Top
BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa
Base
IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Geranium, Incense and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring87
Summer53
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night75
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,012
PerfumerCláudio de Deus
Launched2004
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,570
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDue by Natura is a structured Chypre that relies on a resinous, incense-led core to deliver impact. Launched in 2004, it balances sharp pepper and bergamot with a solid base of patchouli and musk. This scent performs reliably in cooler evening temperatures, offering a grounded and masculine presence that works well fo…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Due or Sacred M?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Due is rated 4.50/5 from 74 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Due for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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, Due or Sacred M?
Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Due 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Due or Sacred M?
Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Due 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Due and Sacred M smell similar?
Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Geranium, Incense and Amber.
Is Due or Sacred M better for summer or winter?
Due suits daytime wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Due and Sacred M?
Due has top notes of Pepper, Sicilian Bergamot and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Sage, Guatemalan Cardamom, Israeli Basil and Geranium, a base of Incense, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Musk. 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.
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