Fragrance comparison

Le VIP vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Le VIP

Alex Simone

5.001 votes

Rank #54,173 AmberWarm Spicy

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,570 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Le VIP
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Le VIP1/4

Sacred M1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le VIPAlex Simone

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

smoky80%

rose70%

balsamic60%

aromatic50%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseCardamomRose

Heart

CypriolOudPatchouli

Base

MyrrhMossAmber

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Rose and Cypriol. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le VIP by Alex Simone is a smoky amber with a dressed-up rose and a warm hit of cardamom. It opens incense-forward, then leans darker and woodier as cypriol, oud and patchouli come through. In the dry-down, myrrh and amber turn it balsamic and plush, with a mossy, slightly earthy backdrop. If you like resinous, spicy …

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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, Le VIP or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Le VIP is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Le VIP for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le VIP or Sacred M?

They last about the same: Le VIP 80/100, Sacred M 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le VIP or Sacred M?

Projection is very close: Le VIP 75/100, Sacred M 75/100 for sillage.

Do Le VIP and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Rose and Cypriol.

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

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

What are the notes in Le VIP and Sacred M?

Le VIP has top notes of Incense, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Cypriol, Oud and Patchouli, a base of Myrrh, Moss and Amber. 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.