Fragrance comparison

L'Orangerie III vs Silences

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,741 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Orangerie III

Maracujá Brasil

4.4432 votes

Rank #24,110 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,015 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Orangerie III takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Orangerie III
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Orangerie III4/7

Silences3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Orangerie III
Community sentiment: L'Orangerie III
Longevity: Silences
Sillage & projection: Silences
Value for money: L'Orangerie III
Versatility: L'Orangerie III
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Orangerie IIIMaracujá Brasil

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 61%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value68

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

green77%

sweet65%

musky53%

amber42%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPalisander RosewoodAmber

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie III, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall50

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex85

Women8

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maracujá Brasil L'Orangerie III delivers a vibrant burst of bitter citrus and luminous white florals engineered for sunlit days. The opening crackles with tart lemon, tangy Japanese yuzu, and a crisp splash of resinous green galbanum that cuts cleanly through humid air. Within twenty minutes, the tart punch softens in…

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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, L'Orangerie III or Silences?

L'Orangerie III takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Orangerie III is rated 4.44/5 from 32 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose L'Orangerie III for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie III or Silences?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, L'Orangerie III 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Orangerie III or Silences?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, L'Orangerie III 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Orangerie III and Silences smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is L'Orangerie III or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Orangerie III is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. L'Orangerie III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Orangerie III and Silences?

L'Orangerie III has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu and Galbanum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood 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).