Fragrance comparison

Giardino Segreto vs Sacred M

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Giardino Segreto

Paolo Gigli

4.502 votes

Rank #40,252 SweetWarm Spicy

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17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,223 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Giardino Segreto
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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.

Giardino Segreto1/4

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: Giardino Segreto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Giardino SegretoPaolo Gigli

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ 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

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

anis69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderCinnamonTobaccoGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseVanillaCloveCacao

Base6-8+ hrs

Sweet NotesDried FruitsBenzoinAmber

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Ginger, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Giardino Segreto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Date 39%Casual 27%Work 19%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,223

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGiardino SegretoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Giardino Segreto by Paolo Gigli opens with hot culinary spices that warm up immediately on skin. You smell grated cinnamon and dry coriander right away. A thick burst of sweet tobacco and fresh ginger follows within seconds. As the opening heat settles, creamy vanilla, bitter cacao, and licorice-like anise round out t…

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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, Giardino Segreto or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Giardino Segreto is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Giardino Segreto for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Giardino Segreto or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Giardino Segreto 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Giardino Segreto or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Giardino Segreto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Giardino Segreto and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Ginger, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Giardino Segreto or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Giardino Segreto suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Giardino Segreto and Sacred M?

Giardino Segreto has top notes of Coriander, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Ginger, heart notes of Anise, Vanilla, Clove and Cacao, a base of Sweet Notes, Dried Fruits, Benzoin and Amber. 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.