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Fleurs d'Amour vs Sandalwood Sacré

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

Updated 184 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Fleurs d'Amour

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Sandalwood Sacré

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Amour7/7
Sandalwood Sacré0/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleurs d'Amour
Community sentiment
Fleurs d'Amour
Longevity
Fleurs d'Amour
Sillage & projection
Fleurs d'Amour
Value for money
Fleurs d'Amour
Versatility
Fleurs d'Amour
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleurs d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet
Sandalwood SacréLe Jardin Retrouve
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.59/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
3.83/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

33 votes

31%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Amour

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value45
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
woody100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum
Heart
RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineYlang-YlangGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCivetLabdanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Sandalwood Sacré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer86
Fall100
Winter86
Day67
Night100
Spring77
Summer33
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night36
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men22
Unisex68
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Amour reads as an old-school floral with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into orange blossom, carnation, honeyed florals, powder, moss, and a soft animalic trail. Reviews describe it as strong, complex, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfume styles, especially soa…

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Sandalwood Sacré by Le Jardin Retrouve takes sandalwood in a traditional, dry direction rather than a sweet or creamy one. Launched in 1979 and created by Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with an energetic burst of aldehydes and sharp lemon. This crisp, soapy introduction quickly softens into an earthy heart featuring jasmine,…

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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, Fleurs d'Amour or Sandalwood Sacré?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 7 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes; Sandalwood Sacré is rated 3.83/5 from 143 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sandalwood Sacré for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Amour or Sandalwood Sacré?

Fleurs d'Amour lasts longest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Sandalwood Sacré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Amour or Sandalwood Sacré?

Fleurs d'Amour projects furthest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Sandalwood Sacré 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Amour and Sandalwood Sacré smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Fleurs d'Amour or Sandalwood Sacré better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleurs d'Amour is the stronger pick. Fleurs d'Amour suits evening wear; Sandalwood Sacré suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Amour and Sandalwood Sacré?

Fleurs d'Amour has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Civet, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Sandalwood Sacré has top notes of Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet.

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