Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Opal

Osmanli Oud

5.002 votes

Rank #48,814 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,570 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opal takes 2 of 4 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Opal2/4

Sacred M0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Opal
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

OpalOsmanli Oud

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 0%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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOpalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

rose77%

sweet69%

floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesLemonMarine notesCardamomSaffron

Heart

Pineapple blossomRoseJasmineCypriol

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opal opens with crisp lemon, marine air, and warm saffron before shifting into a core of sweet pineapple blossom and dark rose. A heavy base of clean musk, cypriol, and ambergris anchors the bright top notes on skin. It suits chilly autumn evenings or crisp spring days when you want a rich fruity woody footprint that …

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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, Opal or Sacred M?

Opal takes 2 of 4 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Opal for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Sacred M?

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

Which projects more, Opal or Sacred M?

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

Do Opal and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Opal or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Opal suits day or night 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 Fruity Notes, Lemon, Marine notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Pineapple blossom, Rose, Jasmine and Cypriol, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vanilla. 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.