Fragrance comparison

Diorling vs Silences

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,890 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diorling

Dior · 1963

4.40181 votes

Rank #4,281 EarthyFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,067 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diorling takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diorling
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Diorling5/7

Silences2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiorlingDior

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerDiorlingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerDiorlingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDiorling

SillageDiorling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

leather69%

white floral61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both green, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Leatheroak mossVetiverMuskPatchouli

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Bergamot, Rose 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiorlingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,281

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched1963

Reviews29

Overall rank#1,067

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diorling by Dior opens with a snappy, brisk burst of bitter bergamot and green hyacinth that brings to mind fresh botanical stems snapped in cool morning air. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of velvety iris, jasmine petals, and soft rose creates a clean, classic French bath soap texture. The base grounds the…

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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, Diorling or Silences?

Diorling takes 5 of 7 categories. Diorling is rated 4.40/5 from 181 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Diorling for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diorling or Silences?

Diorling lasts longest (Diorling 70/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diorling or Silences?

Projection is very close: Diorling 63/100, Silences 61/100 for sillage.

Do Diorling and Silences smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Bergamot, Rose and Iris.

Is Diorling or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diorling is the stronger pick. For winter, Diorling is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diorling and Silences?

Diorling has top notes of Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, oak moss, Vetiver and Musk. 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).