Improved Silence vs La Magnolia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Improved SilenceChoose it for a almond and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La MagnoliaChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Improved Silence2/4
La Magnolia2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Magnolia
- Sillage & projection
- Improved Silence
- Value for money
- La Magnolia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Improved Silence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Improved SilenceRoadsLa MagnoliaDr. TaffiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
14%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Magnolia
SillageImproved Silence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa MagnoliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
violet92%
powdery84%
woody77%
nutty69%
floral61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCitruses
Heart
VioletAlmondRose
Base
Woody NotesVanilla
Top15-30 mins
PeachBergamotCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVanillaWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Violet, Rose and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for La Magnolia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,319
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#64,297
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerImproved SilenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotImproved Silence by Roads opens with a sharp, refreshing citrus zest paired with aromatic lavender. It quickly transitions into a gourmand heart where smooth almond milk meets violet and soft rose petals. This unisex fragrance rests on a base of warm, creamy vanilla and earthy woods, providing a calm, meditative aura …
Reviews →La Magnolia by Dr. Taffi opens with a bright splash of sunny bergamot, tangy citrus, and juicy ripe peach. Within minutes, the zesty fruitiness softens into a lush floral bouquet centered on dewy magnolia blossoms, supported by clean lily-of-the-valley, delicate rose petals, and a dusting of powdery violet. As the sce…
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, Improved Silence or La Magnolia?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Improved Silence is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; La Magnolia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Improved Silence for a almond and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Magnolia for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Improved Silence or La Magnolia?
La Magnolia lasts longest (La Magnolia 60/100, Improved Silence 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Improved Silence or La Magnolia?
Improved Silence projects furthest (Improved Silence 61/100, La Magnolia 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Improved Silence and La Magnolia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Rose and Woody Notes.
Is Improved Silence or La Magnolia better for summer or winter?
Improved Silence suits daytime wear; La Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Improved Silence and La Magnolia?
Improved Silence has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Almond and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. La Magnolia has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woody Notes.
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