Fragrance comparison

Exiro vs Sacreste

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 428 ratings analysed

4 wins

Exiro

Once

3.2536 votes

Rank #29,427 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sacreste

Laboratorio Olfattivo

4.04392 votes

Rank #6,858 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exiro takes 4 of 7 categories.

Exiro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sacreste
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Exiro4/7

Sacreste3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExiroOnce

SacresteLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

4.04/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerSacresteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

48%Like

21%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

38%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

392 votes

Category winnerSacresteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityExiro

SillageExiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value56

Category winnerExiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

amber100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

smoky53%

aromatic42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaTonka BeanSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberLabdanum

Top

elemiLabdanumCardamomSaffron

Heart

IncenseResinsBlack PepperCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Virginia CedarGuaiac WoodAmberCashmeranMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron 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 season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night83

Spring47

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExiroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men47

Unisex52

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,427

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,858

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerSacresteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exiro by Once is a bold unisex fragrance centered on spicy and aromatic notes. It opens with bright blood orange and sharp black pepper, settling into a deep heart of cypriol and saffron. The base consists of earthy patchouli and warm labdanum, creating a resinous finish suitable for crisp autumn days or evening wear …

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Sacreste opens with a sharp burst of resinous elemi, freshly cracked black pepper, and green cardamom. The initial spray recalls cold stone chapel aisles, bitter labdanum, and burning frankincense floating through quiet morning air. As the top notes settle, dark cypriol oil and resinous incense take over the heart. D…

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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, Exiro or Sacreste?

Exiro takes 4 of 7 categories. Exiro is rated 3.25/5 from 36 votes; Sacreste is rated 4.04/5 from 392 votes. Choose Exiro for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sacreste for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Exiro or Sacreste?

They last about the same: Exiro 68/100, Sacreste 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Exiro or Sacreste?

Exiro projects furthest (Exiro 58/100, Sacreste 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exiro and Sacreste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron and Amber.

Is Exiro or Sacreste better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sacreste is the stronger pick. For winter, Sacreste is the stronger pick. Exiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exiro and Sacreste?

Exiro has top notes of Geranium, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Labdanum. Sacreste has top notes of elemi, Labdanum, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Resins, Black Pepper and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Cashmeran.