Fragrance comparison

Janine D. vs Silences

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,756 ratings analysed

4 wins

Janine D.

Muelhens

4.4747 votes

Rank #29,360 FloralGreen

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72%scent match

Closely related

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,032 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Janine D. takes 4 of 7 categories.

Janine D.
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Janine D.4/7

Silences1/7

Ratings & consensus: Janine D.
Community sentiment: Janine D.
Longevity: Janine D.
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Janine D.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Janine D.Muelhens

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 21%Had 52%Want 26%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerJanine D.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerJanine D.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJanine D.

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

woody84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match72%Closely related · both green, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumBergamotHyacinthRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseJasmineCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Janine D., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJanine D.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,032

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muelhens Janine D. is a bracing, unapologetic green floral chypre from 1976 that immediately grabs your attention. The opening cracks open with bitter galbanum resin, sharp bergamot, and dewy, snapping hyacinth stems. Give it ten minutes. The initial solvent bite quickly settles down, making room for a crisp heart of …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Janine D. or Silences?

Janine D. takes 4 of 7 categories. Janine D. is rated 4.47/5 from 47 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Janine D. for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Janine D. or Silences?

Janine D. lasts longest (Janine D. 70/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Janine D. or Silences?

Projection is very close: Janine D. 61/100, Silences 61/100 for sillage.

Do Janine D. and Silences smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Janine D. or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, Janine D. is the stronger pick. For winter, Janine D. is the stronger pick. Janine D. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Janine D. and Silences?

Janine D. has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Raspberry, heart notes of Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. 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).