Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Sacred M

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Sublime

Chaugan

3.6131 votes

Rank #49,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 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 2 of 4 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sacred M
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Sublime1/4

Sacred M2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeChaugan

Sacred MSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%

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

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

leather69%

rose61%

white floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber

Top

BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa

Base

IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Ginger, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …

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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, Sublime or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 2 of 4 categories. Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sacred M for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Sublime 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Sacred M?

Projection is very close: Sublime 75/100, Sacred M 75/100 for sillage.

Do Sublime and Sacred M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Ginger, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Sublime or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sublime and Sacred M?

Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes 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.