Fragrance comparison

Pride vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Pride

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2596 votes

Rank #13,603 AmberVanilla

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31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,570 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pride
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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.

Pride1/4

Sacred M3/4

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: Pride

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrideBoadicea the Victorious

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

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

51%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

96 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

iris61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Pink Pepper and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,603

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pride or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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, Pride or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pride or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pride and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Pink Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Pride or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pride and Sacred M?

Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather. 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.