Fragrance comparison

La Danse vs Silver Light

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

La Danse

Claude Marsal Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #52,820 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #20,017 SweetPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Light takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Danse
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

La Danse1/4

Silver Light3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Danse
Sillage & projection: Silver Light
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

La DanseClaude Marsal Parfums

Silver LightLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityLa Danse

SillageSilver Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSilver LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotPearPeachMagnolia

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchidTuberoseVioletPlum

Base4 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Peach. Durations are only published for La Danse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Danse by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant rush of crisp fruits and delicate petals designed for everyday polish. The opening presents juicy melon, ripe pear, sweet peach, and tart mandarin orange, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemony magnolia. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a lush floral …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Danse or Silver Light?

Silver Light takes 3 of 4 categories. La Danse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes. Choose La Danse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, La Danse or Silver Light?

La Danse lasts longest (La Danse 87/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Danse or Silver Light?

Silver Light projects furthest (Silver Light 67/100, La Danse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Danse and Silver Light smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Peach.

Is La Danse or Silver Light better for summer or winter?

La Danse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Danse and Silver Light?

La Danse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry. 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.