Fragrance comparison

Extravagant vs Silences

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,723 ratings analysed

Extravagant

Benigna Parfums

4.1914 votes

Rank #21,499 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,066 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 3 of 5 categories.

Extravagant
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Extravagant2/5

Silences3/5

Ratings & consensus: Silences
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Extravagant
Sillage & projection: Extravagant
Value for money: Silences
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

ExtravagantBenigna Parfums

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

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

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityExtravagant

SillageExtravagant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

floral65%

musky53%

woody42%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sichuan PepperJasmineAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Orange BlossomIndian TuberoseSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. 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

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,499

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Extravagant by Benigna Parfums is a bold, unisex floriental fragrance launched in 2022. It opens with bright blackcurrant and a rich floral heart of rose, geranium, and jasmine. The base features a prominent oud note grounded by olibanum and healingwood, creating a woody finish. This scent suits those who enjoy opulen…

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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, Extravagant or Silences?

Silences takes 3 of 5 categories. Extravagant is rated 4.19/5 from 14 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Extravagant for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Extravagant or Silences?

Extravagant lasts longest (Extravagant 80/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Extravagant or Silences?

Extravagant projects furthest (Extravagant 73/100, Silences 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Extravagant and Silences smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Extravagant or Silences better for summer or winter?

Extravagant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Extravagant and Silences?

Extravagant features Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Indian Tuberose. 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).