Fragrance comparison

Sacred M vs Vashti

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,337 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Vashti

Vashti Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #52,703 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Vashti
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Sacred M1/4

Vashti1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sacred MSpiritum

VashtiVashti Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

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%

iris92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · 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

PearApricotBerries

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisCardamomPink Pepper

Base7-9 hrs

VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaSandalwoodDavana

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Pear and Iris. Durations are only published for Vashti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,337

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,703

PerfumerEve Miralles

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVashtiHigher 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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Vashti by Vashti Perfumes offers a grounded twist on modern amber florals. The opening delivers juicy pear, tart berries, and velvety apricot flesh. It does not stay fruity for long. Within twenty minutes, powdery iris root, cracked pink pepper, and cool cardamom take center stage. Earthy vetiver, dark patchouli, and …

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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 Vashti?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Vashti is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Vashti for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sacred M or Vashti?

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

Which projects more, Sacred M or Vashti?

Projection is very close: Sacred M 75/100, Vashti 75/100 for sillage.

Do Sacred M and Vashti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Pear and Iris.

Is Sacred M or Vashti better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sacred M and Vashti?

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. Vashti has top notes of Pear, Apricot and Berries, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and Sandalwood.