Fragrance comparison

Saffron Bloom vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Saffron Bloom

Akbari

4.004 votes

Rank #61,340 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,570 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saffron Bloom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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.

Saffron Bloom1/4

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: Saffron Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron BloomAkbari

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

rose61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryTangerineCardamomOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepperRoseCypress

Base

LabdanumVanillaSaffronMuskMoss

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaffron BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Bloom is a bright, spicy unisex scent that opens with juicy citrus and raspberry, then turns aromatic and rosy with a peppery edge. In the dry down, saffron and vanilla sit on labdanum, musk and a soft mossy base, giving it a warm, lightly sweet finish that still feels clean and daytime-friendly.

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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, Saffron Bloom or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Saffron Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Saffron Bloom for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Saffron Bloom or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Saffron Bloom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Bloom or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Saffron Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Bloom and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Saffron Bloom or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Saffron Bloom and Sacred M?

Saffron Bloom has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper, Rose and Cypress, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Saffron 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.