Fragrance comparison

Sacred Sental vs Shalom

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Sacred Sental

Pañpuri

4.506 votes

Rank #49,986 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Shalom

Judith Muller

3.7023 votes

Rank #39,956 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sacred Sental
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shalom
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sacred Sental2/4

Shalom2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sacred SentalPañpuri

ShalomJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySacred Sental

SillageShalom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSacred SentalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

warm spicy53%

iris42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomJapanese Cypress

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris Rootjuniper berry

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAmberCedarwoodOakmoss

Top

BergamotPeachPlumCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRoseNutmegOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sacred Sental, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShalomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pañpuri Sacred Sental delivers a grounded, meditative aroma anchored by creamy sandalwood and cool Japanese cypress. The first mist releases an immediate snap of green cardamom, backed by the dry, peppery sharpness of fresh juniper berry. Within twenty minutes, the initial spice calms. A buttery orris root core then e…

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Shalom by Judith Muller is a mossy, fruity chypre that brings a classic 1970s character to life. It balances juicy plum and peach with a grounding, animalic base of oakmoss and civet. Best suited for cooler days or elegant evening wear, it offers a distinct, sophisticated profile for those who appreciate traditional, …

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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, Sacred Sental or Shalom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sacred Sental is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Shalom is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Sacred Sental for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Shalom for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sacred Sental or Shalom?

Sacred Sental lasts longest (Sacred Sental 80/100, Shalom 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sacred Sental or Shalom?

Shalom projects furthest (Shalom 70/100, Sacred Sental 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sacred Sental and Shalom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Sacred Sental or Shalom better for summer or winter?

Sacred Sental suits evening wear; Shalom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sacred Sental and Shalom?

Sacred Sental has top notes of Cardamom and Japanese Cypress, heart notes of Orris Root and juniper berry, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Cedarwood. Shalom has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Nutmeg and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.