Grace vs Secret Source
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Secret Source takes 2 of 3 categories.
GraceChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Secret SourceChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Grace1/3
Secret Source2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Secret Source
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Source
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GraceOne SeedSecret SourceThe Woods CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%
3.88/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
29%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySecret Source
SillageSecret Source
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fruity84%
floral77%
amber69%
sweet61%
woody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeMandarin OrangePink Grapefruit
Heart
CognacBlack CurrantChampacaRoseJasmineGardenia
Base
AmberVanillaPatchouliVetiver
Top
Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus
Base
VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,609
PerfumerLiz Cook
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#31,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGrace by One Seed is an earthy, botanical chypre floral that balances bright citrus with deep, honeyed white florals. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on a heart of gardenia and champaca set against a rich base of vanilla and vetiver. It is a natural, soothing option for those who enjoy warm, grounded scents d…
Reviews →Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…
Reviews →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 lasts longer, Grace or Secret Source?
Secret Source lasts longest (Secret Source 70/100, Grace 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Grace or Secret Source?
Secret Source projects furthest (Secret Source 68/100, Grace 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Grace and Secret Source smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Gardenia.
Is Grace or Secret Source better for summer or winter?
Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Grace and Secret Source?
Grace has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Cognac, Black Currant, Champaca and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.
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