Fragrance comparison

Mater vs Silences

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,717 ratings analysed

Mater

Acqua di Firenze

3.008 votes

Rank #66,346 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,064 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mater
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mater1/4

Silences3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaterAcqua di Firenze

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMater

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarIncenseMyrhhAngelica

Heart

LavenderRoseHyacinthMimosaNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIris

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCedar, Rose, Hyacinth and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,064

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mater by Acqua di Firenze is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica; middle notes are Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth, Mimosa, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

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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, Mater or Silences?

Silences takes 3 of 4 categories. Mater is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Mater for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mater or Silences?

Mater lasts longest (Mater 75/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mater or Silences?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, Mater 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mater and Silences smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Rose, Hyacinth and Narcissus.

Is Mater or Silences better for summer or winter?

Mater suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mater and Silences?

Mater has top notes of Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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).