Fragrance comparison

Oud Alif vs Sacred M

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Alif

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #36,306 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,817 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Alif takes 2 of 4 categories.

Oud Alif
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Oud Alif2/4

Sacred M0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Oud Alif
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Alif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud AlifCEVI

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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 value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOud AlifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Guaiac WoodIncenseCypriol

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySaffronJasmineRoseOud

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cypriol, Saffron and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oud Alif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,817

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud AlifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Alif by CEVI is a dense, smoky oriental woody extrait centered around dry guaiac wood, frankincense, and sweetened resinous oud. The opening bursts forth with a crackle of earthy cypriol and burnt resin before relaxing into a supple heart of tart raspberry, saffron spice, and velvety red rose petals. You do not ge…

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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, Oud Alif or Sacred M?

Oud Alif takes 2 of 4 categories. Oud Alif is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud Alif for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Alif or Sacred M?

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

Which projects more, Oud Alif or Sacred M?

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

Do Oud Alif and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Incense, Cypriol, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Oud Alif or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Alif and Sacred M?

Oud Alif has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cypriol, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.