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    Side by side

    403 Myrrh Shadow vs. Sacra

    Very similar
    Sacra by Olibanum. bottle

    Sacra

    Olibanum.
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 403 Myrrh Shadow vs. Sacra
    403 Myrrh ShadowSacra
    ConcentrationExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20252022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAmélie Jacquin, Quentin BischSylvie Jourdet
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    403 Myrrh Shadow

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Musky

    Sacra

    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Conifer
    Fresh
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruit
    Heart
    BasilSichuan PepperCinnamonCypress
    FrankincenseBalsam Fir
    Base
    MyrrhSiam BenzoinVanillaAkigalawoodMuskPatchouliCedarwoodCosmone
    White Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 403 Myrrh Shadow vs. Sacra
    403 Myrrh ShadowSacra
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The citrus-blackcurrant opening surprises with its depth rather than brightness. The drydown is where this fragrance earns its name, with myrrh and vanilla creating something that feels worn rather.403 Myrrh Shadow
    Not for the collector chasing complexity. The pyramid is spare for a reason, Somalian frankincense does the talking. Moderate projection, but what arrives is frankincense at its most honest.Sacra