Selective IV vs Sacred M
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.
Selective IVChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sacred MChoose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Selective IV1/4
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
- Selective IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Selective IVAttar CollectionSacred MSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%
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 hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
20 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
Category winners
LongevitySacred M
SillageSacred M
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSacred MBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
earthy65%
mossy53%
patchouli42%
white floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa
Base
IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesLeather and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,255
PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,570
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSelective IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSelective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Selective IV or Sacred M?
Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Selective IV or Sacred M?
Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Selective IV 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Selective IV or Sacred M?
Projection is very close: Sacred M 75/100, Selective IV 74/100 for sillage.
Do Selective IV and Sacred M smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Leather and Amber.
Is Selective IV or Sacred M better for summer or winter?
Selective IV suits daytime wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Selective IV and Sacred M?
Selective IV features Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather. 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.
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