Upper Ten vs Sacred M
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.
Upper TenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.
Upper Ten1/4
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
- Upper Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Upper TenLubinSacred MSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 407 votes
Have 30%Had 14%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 hate36%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
260 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
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 bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperSaffronJuniper BerriesBergamot
Heart
CardamomCinnamonPeachOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa
Base
IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer31
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night–
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#4,894
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#62,570
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerUpper TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUpper Ten by Lubin delivers a bold, masculine presence rooted in warm spicy and woody accords. It opens with a vibrant kick of pink pepper and saffron before settling into a grounded base of leather and sandalwood. Ideal for cooler weather, this composition offers a sharp, modern edge that works well for office wear o…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
White NoiseRoadsWINNER
♛
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
NabroAZYARUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Upper Ten or Sacred M?
Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Upper Ten is rated 3.85/5 from 407 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Upper Ten for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Upper Ten or Sacred M?
Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Upper Ten 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Upper Ten or Sacred M?
Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Upper Ten 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Upper Ten and Sacred M smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Cardamom.
Is Upper Ten or Sacred M better for summer or winter?
Upper Ten suits daytime wear; Sacred M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Upper Ten and Sacred M?
Upper Ten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Peach and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar 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.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons