Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Elixir vs Sacred M

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli Elixir

Deraah Private

4.339 votes

Rank #35,850 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,084 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, 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.

Patchouli Elixir3/4

Sacred M0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli ElixirDeraah Private

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

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

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePatchouli Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesBergamotMandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinLeatherAmber

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Iris and Leather. Durations are only published for Patchouli Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day56

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Party 22%Casual 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Elixir by Deraah Private delivers a dark, refined fragrance profile built around rich woods and resin. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot and green violet leaf before settling into clean patchouli, velvety iris, and warm amber resin. It does not smell dirty or damp like vintage hippie oils. Instead, the …

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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, Patchouli Elixir or Sacred M?

Patchouli Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli Elixir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, 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, Patchouli Elixir or Sacred M?

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

Which projects more, Patchouli Elixir or Sacred M?

Patchouli Elixir projects furthest (Patchouli Elixir 82/100, Sacred M 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Elixir and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Iris and Leather.

Is Patchouli Elixir or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli Elixir and Sacred M?

Patchouli Elixir has top notes of Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Iris, a base of Benzoin, Leather and Amber. 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.