Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°19 vs Silences

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7,016 ratings analysed

Chanel N°19

Chanel

4.095,307 votes

Rank #28,823 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,066 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel N°19
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Chanel N°191/7

Silences6/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°19
Community sentiment: Silences
Longevity: Silences
Sillage & projection: Silences
Value for money: Silences
Versatility: Silences
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel N°19Chanel

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 5,307 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel N°19Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

5,307 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both green, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumHiacynthBergamotNeroli

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrris RootRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base7-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Chanel N°19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilencesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women53

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,823

PerfumerHenri Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel N°19 is a famously bracing green floral built around a sharp spine of bitter galbanum, powdery Florentine iris, and earthy oakmoss. The opening snaps like a broken flower stem. Crisp neroli and bergamot provide an immediate citrus flash before cold hyacinth and silvery orris root soften the edges. As the perfum…

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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, Chanel N°19 or Silences?

Silences takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel N°19 is rated 4.09/5 from 5,307 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Chanel N°19 for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°19 or Silences?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, Chanel N°19 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°19 or Silences?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, Chanel N°19 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°19 and Silences smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Chanel N°19 or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel N°19 is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. Chanel N°19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°19 and Silences?

Chanel N°19 has top notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root, Rose and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Cedar. 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).