Fragrance comparison

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme vs Sacred M

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 3,748 ratings analysed

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

Gucci

4.243,744 votes

Rank #325 VanillaWhite Floral

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,561 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme2/4

Sacred M2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Sacred M
Value for money: Sacred M
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour HommeGucci

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 3,744 votes

Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%

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

59%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

3,744 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGuilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

iris69%

amber61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomNutmegPimento Seeds

Heart3 to 4 hours

OrrisOsmanthus

Base8 to 12 hours

VanillaAmbrofix™BenzoinPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer43

Fall100

Winter96

Day92

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#325

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#58,561

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGuilty Elixir de Parfum pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is a concentrated oriental woody fragrance built around an intense contrast of bold white flowers, warm spices, and a dense vanilla base. It opens immediately with a prominent burst of orange blossom paired with the prickly warmth of pimento seeds and nutmeg. As the scent settl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is rated 4.24/5 from 3,744 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme or Sacred M?

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme lasts longest (Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme 83/100, Sacred M 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orris and Vanilla.

Is Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme and Sacred M?

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme has top notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Pimento Seeds, heart notes of Orris and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla, Ambrofix™, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.