Fragrance comparison

Decadence Sheer vs Silences

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,716 ratings analysed

Decadence Sheer

Parlux

3.867 votes

Rank #57,148 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,015 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 3 of 3 categories.

Decadence Sheer
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Decadence Sheer0/3

Silences3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decadence SheerParlux

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

NarcissusRoseJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decadence Sheer opens with a bright burst of fruity top notes that quickly settles into a rich floral core. Narcissus and iris give the heart a dry, powdery pollen texture, while soft rose and jasmine add subtle sweetness. The floral layer rests on a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. As the fragrance settles, s…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Decadence Sheer or Silences?

Silences takes 3 of 3 categories. Decadence Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Decadence Sheer for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Sheer or Silences?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, Decadence Sheer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Sheer or Silences?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, Decadence Sheer 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Sheer and Silences smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Decadence Sheer or Silences better for summer or winter?

Decadence Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence Sheer and Silences?

Decadence Sheer has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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).