Fragrance comparison

Sedona vs Sacred M

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Sedona

Grisiau

3.7114 votes

Rank #44,313 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred M

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,561 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sedona
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Sedona2/4

Sacred M2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SedonaGrisiau

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 88%

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

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSedonaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Blackberryprickly pearCreosote Bush

Heart1 to 2 hours

SagePine TreeCopal

Base3 to 4 hours

Sweet GrassLeatherIncenseAmberVanilla

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sedona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,313

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,561

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSedonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sedona by Grisiau presents an aromatic, desert-inspired profile built around native botanical and resin notes. Created by perfumer Roger Howell and released in 2022, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of blackberry, desert prickly pear, and resinous creosote bush. As it settles, aromatic white sage and pinyon pine…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sedona or Sacred M?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sedona is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sedona for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sedona or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Sedona 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sedona or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Sedona 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sedona and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Sedona or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sedona and Sacred M?

Sedona has top notes of Blackberry, prickly pear and Creosote Bush, heart notes of Sage, Pine Tree and Copal, a base of Sweet Grass, Leather, Incense 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.