Fragrance comparison

Le Rayon Vert vs Sandalwood Sacré

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

7 wins

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #6,136 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Sandalwood Sacré

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.83143 votes

Rank #11,303 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Rayon Vert takes 7 of 7 categories.

Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandalwood Sacré
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Rayon Vert7/7

Sandalwood Sacré0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

Sandalwood SacréLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

3.83/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerLe Rayon VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLe Rayon Vert

SillageLe Rayon Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLe Rayon VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCivetLabdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Sandalwood Sacré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring77

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night36

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men22

Unisex68

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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Sandalwood Sacré by Le Jardin Retrouve takes sandalwood in a traditional, dry direction rather than a sweet or creamy one. Launched in 1979 and created by Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with an energetic burst of aldehydes and sharp lemon. This crisp, soapy introduction quickly softens into an earthy heart featuring jasmine,…

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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, Le Rayon Vert or Sandalwood Sacré?

Le Rayon Vert takes 7 of 7 categories. Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes; Sandalwood Sacré is rated 3.83/5 from 143 votes. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandalwood Sacré for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Rayon Vert or Sandalwood Sacré?

Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Sandalwood Sacré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Rayon Vert or Sandalwood Sacré?

Le Rayon Vert projects furthest (Le Rayon Vert 72/100, Sandalwood Sacré 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Rayon Vert and Sandalwood Sacré smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Le Rayon Vert or Sandalwood Sacré better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Rayon Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandalwood Sacré is the stronger pick. Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear; Sandalwood Sacré suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Rayon Vert and Sandalwood Sacré?

Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Sandalwood Sacré has top notes of Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet.