Fragrance comparison

Parfum Sacre (2021) vs Sander for Men

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,477 ratings analysed

Parfum Sacre (2021)

Caron

4.0039 votes

Rank #20,806 Warm SpicyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Sander for Men

Jil Sander

3.931,438 votes

Rank #1,220 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sander for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Parfum Sacre (2021)
Choose it for a warm spicy and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sander for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Parfum Sacre (2021)1/7

Sander for Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Sander for Men
Community sentiment: Sander for Men
Longevity: Sander for Men
Sillage & projection: Sander for Men
Value for money: Sander for Men
Versatility: Parfum Sacre (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sander for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum Sacre (2021)Caron

Sander for MenJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.93/ 5 · 1,438 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerSander for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

34%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,137 votes

Category winnerSander for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySander for Men

SillageSander for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSander for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fresh42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MimosaCinnamonPepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesChamomileYlang-YlangCorianderJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhMusk

Top

IvyMintCinnamon

Heart

PepperClovesCardamomCorianderNutmeg

Base

CypressCedarSandalwoodLabdanumTobacco

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom and Cloves. Durations are only published for Parfum Sacre (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParfum Sacre (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Date 40%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 11%

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,806

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,220

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerSander for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Parfum Sacre (2021) revives a legendary spiced amber profile with modern clarity. You get hit by a brisk crackle of black pepper and cardamom right away. Do not rush it. Within ten minutes, warm cinnamon and powdery mimosa soften the fiery spice, wrapping around a velvety heart of clove, chamomile, and Bulgarian…

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Sander for Men by Jil Sander opens with a brisk snap of crushed ivy leaves, crisp Brazilian mint, and a gentle flick of cinnamon. It quickly settles into an invigorating blend of black pepper, cardamom, and woody coriander before grounding itself on dry cedar and fresh cypress wood. The overall aroma feels like cool …

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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, Parfum Sacre (2021) or Sander for Men?

Sander for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Parfum Sacre (2021) is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes; Sander for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,438 votes. Choose Parfum Sacre (2021) for a warm spicy and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sander for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Parfum Sacre (2021) or Sander for Men?

They last about the same: Sander for Men 66/100, Parfum Sacre (2021) 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Parfum Sacre (2021) or Sander for Men?

Sander for Men projects furthest (Sander for Men 57/100, Parfum Sacre (2021) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum Sacre (2021) and Sander for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom and Cloves.

Is Parfum Sacre (2021) or Sander for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Parfum Sacre (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum Sacre (2021) is the stronger pick. Parfum Sacre (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum Sacre (2021) and Sander for Men?

Parfum Sacre (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Cinnamon, Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cloves, Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang and Coriander, a base of Myrrh and Musk. Sander for Men has top notes of Ivy, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Cypress, Cedar, Sandalwood and Labdanum.