Fragrance comparison

Ortu vs Sacred M

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Ortu

Murad Mesud

3.605 votes

Rank #57,790 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,582 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ortu
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, evening 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.

Ortu0/4

Sacred M4/4

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: Sacred M

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrtuMurad Mesud

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

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

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineMangoRaspberryPeony

Heart2-4 hrs

PomegranateQuinceCloveCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

Iso E SuperMuskAmberCashmeran

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for Ortu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day92

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 25%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,790

PerfumerMurad Mesud

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,582

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSacred MHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ortu by Murad Mesud hits skin with an unexpected clash of tart fruit and plush warmth. You get ripe mango and sharp raspberry right away, followed closely by sweet peony and heady jasmine petals. It feels lush, not sugary. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to sour quince, dark pomegranate, and a crackl…

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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, Ortu or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 4 of 4 categories. Ortu is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ortu for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, 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, Ortu or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Ortu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ortu or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Ortu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ortu and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Ortu or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Ortu suits evening wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ortu and Sacred M?

Ortu has top notes of Jasmine, Mango, Raspberry and Peony, heart notes of Pomegranate, Quince, Clove and Cardamom, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Amber and Cashmeran. 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.