Fragrance comparison

Sacred M vs Sillage X

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,807 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

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.
Sillage X
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sacred M3/4

Sillage X1/4

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: Sillage X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sacred MSpiritum

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Orris. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,807

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSillage XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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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, Sacred M or Sillage X?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sacred M or Sillage X?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Sillage X 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sacred M or Sillage X?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Sillage X 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sacred M and Sillage X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Orris.

Is Sacred M or Sillage X better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sacred M and Sillage X?

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. Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.