What does it smell like?
Main smell: floral and green. It opens with apple and bergamot, moves to lilac and magnolia and dries down to amber and leather.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Sacred Osmanthus notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Alexander McQueen Sacred Osmanthus EDP in detail
Sacred Osmanthus EDP comes from Alexander McQueen. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by green and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and green smells and notes like lilac and amber. Less obvious notes include cassia, muguet and tea. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €54. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Creed Aventus.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
How far Sacred Osmanthus spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Creed Aventus and Oriflame Be The Legend.
More from Alexander McQueen
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by My Queen, Kingdom and Mcqueen.
Is Sacred Osmanthus long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Creed Aventus and Oriflame Be The Legend. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Sacred Osmanthus, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (6 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (7 shared notes), Creed Aventus (6 shared notes) and Oriflame Be The Legend (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Oriflame Be The Legend starts from €34.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Sacred Osmanthus to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Sacred Osmanthus come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.