Opal vs Sacred M
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sacred MChoose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Opal1/4
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
- Opal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OpalBoadicea the VictoriousSacred MSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%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 hate40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 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
Category winners
LongevitySacred M
SillageSacred M
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSacred MBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
Top
BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa
Base
IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Orris and Cocoa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#62,570
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Opal or Sacred M?
Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Opal or Sacred M?
Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opal or Sacred M?
Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opal and Sacred M smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Orris and Cocoa.
Is Opal or Sacred M better for summer or winter?
Opal suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opal and Sacred M?
Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss. 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.
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