Fragrance comparison

Le Santal vs Sacred M

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Le Santal

Deraah Private

4.147 votes

Rank #56,654 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,084 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Le Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Le Santal2/4

Sacred M2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SantalDeraah Private

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

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

29%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLe SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery90%

warm spicy80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

citrus50%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Le Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day93

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Santal by Deraah Private delivers an approachable, woody profile centered around creamy sandalwood, dry cedar, and sweet saffron. The opening spray provides a brief burst of tangy bergamot before settling into warm, powdery woods. A gentle base of vanilla and clean musk softens the cedar edges without turning overl…

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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, Le Santal or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Santal is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Le Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Santal or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Le Santal 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Santal or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Le Santal 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Santal and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Le Santal or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Le Santal suits day or night wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Santal and Sacred M?

Le Santal has top notes of Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver 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.