Fragrance comparison

Style vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

Style

M. Micallef

3.78157 votes

Rank #13,861 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%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.

Style
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night 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.

Style1/4

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: Style

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StyleM. Micallef

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

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

28%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

124 votes

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegCardamomCinnamonLemon

Heart

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Incense and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer27

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,861

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStyleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Style by M. Micallef is a woody, aromatic fragrance for men. The opening combines a punchy, spicy blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom with a bright squeeze of lemon zest. As it sits, the heart brings subtle lavender and floral notes, grounding into a base of warm sandalwood and patchouli. It is a versatile choice …

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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, Style or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Style is rated 3.78/5 from 157 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Style for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night 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, Style or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Style 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Style or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Style 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Style and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Style or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

Style suits day or night wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Style and Sacred M?

Style has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli 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.