Fragrance comparison

Il Sont vs Silver Light

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Il Sont

ILMIN Parfums

3.001 votes

Rank #72,812 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #21,149 SweetPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Il Sont
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Il Sont2/4

Silver Light2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il SontILMIN Parfums

Silver LightLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

16%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityIl Sont

SillageIl Sont

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSilver LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleMandarin OrangePlumCoconutRed FruitsMagnoliaOrchid

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodBenzoinMuskVanillaCaramel

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Plum, Coconut and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Sont opens as a bright fruity floral, with green apple, mandarin, plum and coconut giving it a juicy, slightly creamy lift before softer florals settle in. As it dries down, amber, vanilla, caramel and musk make it warmer and sweeter, so it may suit anyone who enjoys rich fruity scents with a polished, unisex finis…

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Silver Light by Linn Young opens with a sharp burst of spun cotton candy, juicy melon, and tangy cassis. Bright bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial sugary blast, giving the top notes a fruity pop. The scent soon shifts into a heavy heart of dark honey, ripe plum, and soft jasmine. Deep patchoul…

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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, Il Sont or Silver Light?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Il Sont is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes. Choose Il Sont for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Il Sont or Silver Light?

Il Sont lasts longest (Il Sont 100/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Sont or Silver Light?

Il Sont projects furthest (Il Sont 75/100, Silver Light 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Sont and Silver Light smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Plum, Coconut and Orchid.

What are the notes in Il Sont and Silver Light?

Il Sont has top notes of Green Apple, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Silver Light has top notes of Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Apricot, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Amber.