Fragrance comparison

English Breakfast vs Sacred M

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

English Breakfast

Mark Buxton

3.4043 votes

Rank #23,502 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,561 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

English Breakfast
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
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.

English Breakfast1/4

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: English Breakfast

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

English BreakfastMark Buxton

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

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

9%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

33%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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeGingerCorianderGeraniumBergamotPepperGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

MarigoldPalisander RosewoodGardeniaJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverFirCedarBenzoinFrench labdanumPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesGinger, Coriander, Geranium and Bergamot. Durations are only published for English Breakfast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night6

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#58,561

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnglish BreakfastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

English Breakfast by Mark Buxton defies its morning tea name by delivering a crisp, aromatic chypre structure built on citrus and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of orange, tart bergamot, sharp ginger, and herbal galbanum that feels instantly brisk. As the initial brightness settles, subtle floral notes of ga…

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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, English Breakfast or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. English Breakfast is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose English Breakfast for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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, English Breakfast or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, English Breakfast 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, English Breakfast or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, English Breakfast 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do English Breakfast and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coriander, Geranium and Bergamot.

Is English Breakfast or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in English Breakfast and Sacred M?

English Breakfast has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Fir, Cedar and Benzoin. 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.