Fragrance comparison

Sandalwood Sacré vs United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 287 ratings analysed

Sandalwood Sacré

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.83143 votes

Rank #11,303 WoodyEarthy

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32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Roja Dove

4.48144 votes

Rank #3,093 RoseAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sandalwood Sacré
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sandalwood Sacré1/7

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union6/7

Ratings & consensus: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Community sentiment: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Longevity: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Sillage & projection: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Value for money: Sandalwood Sacré
Versatility: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sandalwood SacréLe Jardin Retrouve

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.48/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

69%Love

19%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

SillageUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSandalwood SacréBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCivetLabdanumTonka Bean

Top

ArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Taif RoseBlack CurrantRoseClovesGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseBenzoinCivetGuaiac WoodLabdanumMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Sandalwood Sacré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night36

Spring75

Summer72

Fall100

Winter88

Day74

Night100

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex68

Women10

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#3,093

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandalwood Sacré by Le Jardin Retrouve takes sandalwood in a traditional, dry direction rather than a sweet or creamy one. Launched in 1979 and created by Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with an energetic burst of aldehydes and sharp lemon. This crisp, soapy introduction quickly softens into an earthy heart featuring jasmine,…

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A rich rose, oud and incense fragrance with a polished, high-luxury feel. It opens bright with bergamot and artemisia, then quickly turns deeper, where Taif rose, cloves and smoky woods give it warmth, texture and weight. On skin, it usually reads opulent, spicy and musky rather than airy. This suits wearers who enjoy…

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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, Sandalwood Sacré or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union takes 6 of 7 categories. Sandalwood Sacré is rated 3.83/5 from 143 votes; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is rated 4.48/5 from 144 votes. Choose Sandalwood Sacré for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandalwood Sacré or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union lasts longest (United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 84/100, Sandalwood Sacré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandalwood Sacré or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union projects furthest (United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 74/100, Sandalwood Sacré 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandalwood Sacré and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Sandalwood Sacré or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union better for summer or winter?

For summer, United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is the stronger pick. For winter, United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is the stronger pick. Sandalwood Sacré suits daytime wear; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandalwood Sacré and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

Sandalwood Sacré has top notes of Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet. United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union has top notes of Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose, Black Currant, Rose and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Benzoin and Civet.