Fragrance comparison

M Moi vs Silences

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,881 ratings analysed

M Moi

Mauboussin

3.40172 votes

Rank #15,963 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,065 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 5 of 7 categories.

M Moi
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

M Moi2/7

Silences5/7

Ratings & consensus: Silences
Community sentiment: Silences
Longevity: Silences
Sillage & projection: M Moi
Value for money: Silences
Versatility: M Moi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M MoiMauboussin

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSilencesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

167 votes

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerSilencesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillageM Moi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

green61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White CurrantWildflowersIvyGentiana

Heart

Orange BlossomNarcissusAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base

MuskCashmere WoodWhite Amber

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Narcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerM MoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,065

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M Moi is a light, airy floral musk with a wildflower feel. White currant and green ivy give the opening a fresh, slightly tart lift, then orange blossom and narcissus soften it into something delicate, breezy, and quietly feminine. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like subtle fragrances that stay clo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M Moi or Silences?

Silences takes 5 of 7 categories. M Moi is rated 3.40/5 from 172 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose M Moi for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M Moi or Silences?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, M Moi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M Moi or Silences?

Projection is very close: M Moi 62/100, Silences 61/100 for sillage.

Do M Moi and Silences smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Narcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk.

Is M Moi or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, M Moi is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M Moi and Silences?

M Moi has top notes of White Currant, Wildflowers, Ivy and Gentiana, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Narcissus and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and White 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).