Fragrance comparison

Mousse Arashiyama vs Sacred M

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #59,299 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody 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.

Mousse Arashiyama1/4

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: Mousse Arashiyama

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

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

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#59,299

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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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, Mousse Arashiyama or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody 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, Mousse Arashiyama or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mousse Arashiyama or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousse Arashiyama and Sacred M smell similar?

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

Is Mousse Arashiyama or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousse Arashiyama and Sacred M?

Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.