Fragrance comparison

Homme Absolu vs Sacred M

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Homme Absolu

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #41,165 IrisLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,764 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homme Absolu takes 4 of 4 categories.

Homme Absolu
Choose it for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Homme Absolu4/4

Sacred M0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homme AbsoluCEVI

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHomme Absolu

SillageHomme Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHomme AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

lavender92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCedarPear

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Cedar and Pear. Durations are only published for Homme Absolu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 24%Work 22%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,764

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomme AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CEVI Homme Absolu delivers a rich, dark cosmetic iris profile supported by crisp bergamot, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. The composition opens with a brief prickle of herbal lavender before quickly melting into a dense, velvety core of powdery orris and sweet stewed pear. Cedar provides a clean wooden spine tha…

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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, Homme Absolu or Sacred M?

Homme Absolu takes 4 of 4 categories. Homme Absolu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Homme Absolu for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Homme Absolu or Sacred M?

Homme Absolu lasts longest (Homme Absolu 100/100, Sacred M 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme Absolu or Sacred M?

Homme Absolu projects furthest (Homme Absolu 100/100, Sacred M 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme Absolu and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Cedar and Pear.

Is Homme Absolu or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Homme Absolu suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme Absolu and Sacred M?

Homme Absolu has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cedar and Pear, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.