Fragrance comparison

Magie Noire vs Silences

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7,116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magie Noire

Lancôme

4.085,407 votes

Rank #484 WoodyGreen

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61%scent match

Closely related

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,066 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Noire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magie Noire
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Magie Noire4/7

Silences3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magie NoireLancôme

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 5,407 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMagie NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

5,407 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire

SillageMagie Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumCassisCassiaHiacynthBulgarian RoseRaspberryBergamot

Heart

HoneyNarcissusCedarOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSpicesCivetPatchouliIncenseMyrrhAmberVetiver

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Cassia, Bulgarian Rose and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilencesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women71

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#484

PerfumerGerard Goupy, Jean-Charles Niel, Yves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerMagie NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magie Noire is a dark green chypre with moss, smoke, incense and an animalic undertow. It opens sharp and bitter, often with cassis and galbanum up front, then settles into a damp, resinous, woody drydown that many wearers find far more beautiful than the first spray. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-style perfum…

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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, Magie Noire or Silences?

Magie Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Magie Noire is rated 4.08/5 from 5,407 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Magie Noire for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magie Noire or Silences?

Magie Noire lasts longest (Magie Noire 82/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magie Noire or Silences?

Magie Noire projects furthest (Magie Noire 74/100, Silences 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magie Noire and Silences smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Cassia, Bulgarian Rose and Bergamot.

Is Magie Noire or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magie Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Magie Noire is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magie Noire and Silences?

Magie Noire has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia and Hiacynth, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Cedar and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Spices, Civet and Patchouli. 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).