Forbidden Elixir vs Silences
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silences takes 6 of 7 categories.
Forbidden ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SilencesChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Forbidden Elixir1/7
Silences6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Silences
- Community sentiment
- Silences
- Longevity
- Silences
- Sillage & projection
- Silences
- Value for money
- Silences
- Versatility
- Forbidden Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silences
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forbidden ElixirSly John's LabSilencesJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 36%Had 21%Want 43%
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 hate28%Love
28%Like
24%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 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
Category winners
LongevitySilences
SillageSilences
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilencesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky88%
white floral77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
floral42%
green100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
earthy65%
floral53%
mossy42%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
MuscenoneAmbroxanPatchouli
Top
GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Lemon and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Forbidden Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall86
Winter14
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerForbidden ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,190
PerfumerAne Ayo
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#1,064
PerfumerJean-Claude Niel
Launched—
Reviews210
Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForbidden Elixir by Sly John's Lab bursts open with a bright splash of tart lemon and juicy bergamot, instantly giving off the clean feeling of sunshine hitting chilled citrus peel. Within twenty minutes, a sweet, sunny orange blossom emerges to smooth away any sharp edges, blending into the vegetal warmth of ambrette…
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…
Reviews →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, Forbidden Elixir or Silences?
Silences takes 6 of 7 categories. Forbidden Elixir is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Forbidden Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Forbidden Elixir or Silences?
Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, Forbidden Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forbidden Elixir or Silences?
Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, Forbidden Elixir 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forbidden Elixir and Silences smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Lemon and Orange Blossom.
Is Forbidden Elixir or Silences better for summer or winter?
For summer, Forbidden Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. Forbidden Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forbidden Elixir and Silences?
Forbidden Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Muscenone, Ambroxan 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).
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