Fragrance comparison

A l'Iris vs Silences

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,738 ratings analysed

A l'Iris

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

3.5229 votes

Rank #37,384 MuskyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,053 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 5 of 7 categories.

A l'Iris
Choose it for a musky and iris character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

A l'Iris1/7

Silences5/7

Ratings & consensus: Silences
Community sentiment: Silences
Longevity: Silences
Sillage & projection: Silences
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: A l'Iris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A l'IrisLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 40%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSilencesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerSilencesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

iris92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

floral61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisLily-of-the-ValleySaffron

Base2 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)MuskVetiver

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for A l'Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA l'IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,384

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,053

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A l'Iris by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs is a quiet floral woody musk built around crisp fruit, cool florals, and soft musks. Composed by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, the scent opens with juicy pear and sharp bergamot before moving into a powdery heart of iris, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and dry saffron. As the i…

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Silences by Jacomo is a classic floral green fragrance launched in 1978. It offers a sharp, sophisticated profile defined by prominent galbanum and earthy oakmoss. This scent suits those who prefer a crisp, intellectual vibe over sweetness, making it a standout for professional or formal daytime wear in cool, breezy 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, A l'Iris or Silences?

Silences takes 5 of 7 categories. A l'Iris is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose A l'Iris for a musky and iris character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A l'Iris or Silences?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, A l'Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A l'Iris or Silences?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, A l'Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A l'Iris and Silences smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A l'Iris or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, A l'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. A l'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A l'Iris and Silences?

A l'Iris has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Saffron, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk and Vetiver. Silences has top notes of Galbanum, Green Notes, Cassia and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).