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Sunday Cologne vs Sacred M

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

Updated 1,071 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Sunday Cologne

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • 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.

Sunday Cologne1/4
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
Sunday Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Sunday CologneByredo
Sacred MSpiritum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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
30%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

824 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
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value63
Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
white floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotStar AniseCardamom
Heart
LavenderGeraniumIncense
Base
Vetiveroak mossPatchouli
Top
BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa
Base
IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex48
Women6
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews148

Overall rank#62,570

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSunday CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sunday Cologne by Byredo is a clean, aromatic fragrance that centers on bergamot and lavender. It feels like a fresh, buttoned-up morning, perfect for a crisp spring workday or a relaxed weekend brunch. The scent is composed, understated, and versatile for those who prefer an office-friendly, professional, and well-gr…

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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, Sunday Cologne or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Sunday Cologne is rated 3.79/5 from 1,067 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sunday Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Sunday Cologne or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Sunday Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sunday Cologne or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Sunday Cologne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sunday Cologne and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense.

Is Sunday Cologne or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sunday Cologne and Sacred M?

Sunday Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Star Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Incense, a base of Vetiver, oak moss and Patchouli. 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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