Fragrance comparison

Paris Love vs Sacred M

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Paris Love

Ulric de Varens

3.7345 votes

Rank #19,663 VanillaSweet

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3%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,337 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paris Love
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Paris Love2/4

Sacred M2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sacred M
Sillage & projection: Sacred M
Value for money: Paris Love
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris LoveUlric de Varens

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 46%Had 14%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

22%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value63

Category winnerParis LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

sweet91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

amber56%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Raspberry

Heart1-3 hrs

VanillaNutmeg

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwood

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesVanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Paris Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 24%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#57,337

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Love opens with a fizzy splash of sweet raspberry that hits the air like pink spun sugar. That initial berry punch softens fast. Within ten minutes, warm nutmeg cuts through the sweetness, keeping the aroma from turning completely syrupy. A thick, comforting layer of creamy vanilla takes over the mid phase, swir…

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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, Paris Love or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paris Love is rated 3.73/5 from 45 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Paris Love for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Love or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Paris Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Love or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Paris Love 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Love and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Love or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Paris Love suits daytime wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Love and Sacred M?

Paris Love has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.