Fragrance comparison

Lavanda vs Improved Silence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Lavanda

Ach. Brito

4.08104 votes

Rank #11,516 LavenderWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Improved Silence

Roads

3.679 votes

Rank #54,653 AlmondViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Lavanda
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Improved Silence
Choose it for a almond and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lavanda2/4

Improved Silence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Improved Silence
Sillage & projection: Improved Silence
Value for money: Lavanda
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lavanda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavandaAch. Brito

Improved SilenceRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

22%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityImproved Silence

SillageImproved Silence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLavandaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus30%

almond100%

violet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

nutty69%

floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Lavender

Base

Woody Notes

Top

LavenderCitruses

Heart

VioletAlmondRose

Base

Woody NotesVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall53

Winter22

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex36

Women11

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#54,653

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLavandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavanda by Ach. Brito is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Lavanda was launched in 1929. Top note is Citruses; middle note is Lavender; base note is Woody Notes.

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Improved 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 …

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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, Lavanda or Improved Silence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lavanda is rated 4.08/5 from 104 votes; Improved Silence is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Lavanda for a lavender and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Improved Silence for a almond and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavanda or Improved Silence?

Improved Silence lasts longest (Improved Silence 52/100, Lavanda 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavanda or Improved Silence?

Improved Silence projects furthest (Improved Silence 61/100, Lavanda 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda and Improved Silence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender and Woody Notes.

Is Lavanda or Improved Silence better for summer or winter?

Lavanda suits daytime wear; Improved Silence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavanda and Improved Silence?

Lavanda has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Woody Notes. Improved Silence has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Almond and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.