Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit 32 vs Silence

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,903 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fahrenheit 32

Dior · 2007

3.972,881 votes

Rank #662 VanillaWhite Floral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Silence

Bibliothèque de Parfum

2.9122 votes

Rank #56,445 VanillaPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit 32 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fahrenheit 32
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Silence
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fahrenheit 325/5

Silence0/5

Ratings & consensus: Fahrenheit 32
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fahrenheit 32
Sillage & projection: Fahrenheit 32
Value for money: Fahrenheit 32
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fahrenheit 32

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fahrenheit 32Dior

SilenceBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 2,881 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

2.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 26%

Category winnerFahrenheit 32Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,467 votes

0%Love

23%Like

54%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevityFahrenheit 32

SillageFahrenheit 32

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFahrenheit 32Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

floral84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Vetiver

Base

Vanilla

Top

OsmanthusBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

—

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Vetiver and Vanilla. 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

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex34

Women3

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#662

PerfumerFrançois Demachy, Louise Turner

Launched2007

Reviews299

Overall rank#56,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFahrenheit 32Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit 32 is a unique oriental woody fragrance that completely reinterprets the classic Fahrenheit line. Instead of dark leather, violet leaf, and petrol notes, this composition opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of orange blossom that smells like fresh citrus bar soap. Within minutes, a smooth vanilla note …

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Silence by Bibliothèque de Parfum is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Silence was launched in 2019. Top notes are Osmanthus, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Osmanthus, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver. It opens with Osmanthus, Bergamot. The heart moves into …

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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, Fahrenheit 32 or Silence?

Fahrenheit 32 takes 5 of 5 categories. Fahrenheit 32 is rated 3.97/5 from 2,881 votes; Silence is rated 2.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Fahrenheit 32 for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Silence for a vanilla and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit 32 or Silence?

Fahrenheit 32 lasts longest (Fahrenheit 32 77/100, Silence 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit 32 or Silence?

Fahrenheit 32 projects furthest (Fahrenheit 32 68/100, Silence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit 32 and Silence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Is Fahrenheit 32 or Silence better for summer or winter?

Silence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit 32 and Silence?

Fahrenheit 32 has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Vanilla. Silence has top notes of Osmanthus, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.