Fragrance comparison

Il Giardino vs Sacred M

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Il Giardino

Pantheon Roma

3.88112 votes

Rank #17,094 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,142 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Il Giardino
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Il Giardino1/4

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: Il Giardino

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il GiardinoPantheon Roma

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 50%

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

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh88%

floral77%

fruity65%

ozonic53%

woody42%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Floral NotesIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePearVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskCedarBenzoin

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Leather and Cedar. Durations are only published for Il Giardino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall51

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex41

Women52

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#55,142

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl GiardinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Il Giardino captures the scent of a secluded Italian courtyard after rain. It opens with bitter, snapped ivy vines and wet stone before unfolding into crisp green apple and juicy pear. The fruit never turns sweet or syrupy. Instead, a dry vetiver and delicate floral undertone keep the composition cool an…

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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, Il Giardino or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Il Giardino is rated 3.88/5 from 112 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Il Giardino for a green and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Il Giardino or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Il Giardino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Giardino or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Il Giardino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Giardino and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Leather and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Il Giardino and Sacred M?

Il Giardino has top notes of Floral Notes and Ivy, heart notes of Apple, Pear and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedar and Benzoin. 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.