Fragrance comparison

Sarab vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Sarab

Hawk Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #53,640 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

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.

Sarab
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.

Sarab1/4

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: Sarab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SarabHawk Perfumes

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate100

⏱ 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

warm spicy100%

leather90%

rose80%

oud70%

amber60%

animalic50%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRosePink PepperGeranium

Heart

LabdanumCinnamonClove

Base

AgarwoodLeatherPatchouliAmber

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Pink Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,640

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sarab by Hawk Perfumes opens with an immediate kick of warm saffron, pink pepper, and brisk geranium, wrapping around a velvety deep red rose. As the first rush settles, you get the comforting heat of ground cinnamon and clove simmering alongside sweet labdanum resin. The base settles into a sturdy blend of supple jac…

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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, Sarab or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Sarab is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sarab for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Sarab or Sacred M?

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

Which projects more, Sarab or Sacred M?

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

Do Sarab and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Pink Pepper and Geranium.

Is Sarab or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sarab and Sacred M?

Sarab has top notes of Saffron, Rose, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Labdanum, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Agarwood, Leather, Patchouli and Amber. 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.