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Vetyver Cèdre vs Sacred M

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

Updated 22 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Vetyver Cèdre

    Choose it for a woody and fresh 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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Vetyver Cèdre1/4
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
Vetyver Cèdre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vetyver CèdreChantecaille
Sacred MSpiritum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%
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
33%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
6%Hate

18 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
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySacred M

SillageSacred M

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value63
Category winnerSacred MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
patchouli74%
warm spicy65%
amber56%
white floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
NutmegPink PepperBergamotJuniperGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
CedarGeraniumIris
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliBenzoinVetiverMusk
Top
BergamotPink PepperCorianderCardamomGingerPearSaffronjuniper berry
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineRoseGeraniumCedarOrrisCocoa
Base
IncenseLeatherCypriolWhite OudAmberIrisSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Cedar and Geranium. Durations are only published for Vetyver Cèdre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer60
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex40
Women10
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,299

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetyver CèdreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantecaille Vetyver Cèdre balances clean citrus brightness with grounded forest woods. The first spritz delivers sharp grapefruit, brisk juniper, and spicy pink pepper before settling into dry cedarwood and a soft dusting of iris. As the fragrance matures on skin, warm patchouli and earthy vetiver anchor the base alo…

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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, Vetyver Cèdre or Sacred M?

Sacred M takes 3 of 4 categories. Vetyver Cèdre is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes; Sacred M is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vetyver Cèdre for a woody and fresh spicy 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, Vetyver Cèdre or Sacred M?

Sacred M lasts longest (Sacred M 80/100, Vetyver Cèdre 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Cèdre or Sacred M?

Sacred M projects furthest (Sacred M 75/100, Vetyver Cèdre 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver Cèdre and Sacred M smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cedar and Geranium.

Is Vetyver Cèdre or Sacred M better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetyver Cèdre and Sacred M?

Vetyver Cèdre has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Vetiver 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.

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