Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Sacred M

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,223 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Qing2/4

Sacred M2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

3 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value63

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Qing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,223

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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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, Qing or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Qing or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Qing 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Sacred M?

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

Do Qing and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Rose.

Is Qing or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Qing and Sacred M?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress 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.