Fragrance comparison

Encode vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Encode

Maison Alhambra

3.7442 votes

Rank #18,587 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,570 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Encode
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Encode2/4

Sacred M2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncodeMaison Alhambra

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%

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

26%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEncodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

cacao69%

amber61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSagePepper

Heart

LeatherVetiver

Base

AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Leather and Cocoa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night60

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encode by Maison Alhambra presents an aromatic profile for men, grounded in a blend of bergamot, leather, and cocoa. It fits well into cooler spring or autumn days, offering a distinct scent experience for those seeking a budget-friendly option for daily wear. It leans heavily into a masculine fougere character with n…

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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, Encode or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Encode or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Encode 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encode or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Encode 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encode and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Leather and Cocoa.

Is Encode or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Encode and Sacred M?

Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa 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.