Fragrance comparison

Menestrello vs Silent Opus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

Menestrello

V Canto

3.7561 votes

Rank #30,458 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Silent Opus

Lydeen

3.008 votes

Rank #71,636 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silent Opus takes 2 of 4 categories.

Menestrello
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silent Opus
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Menestrello1/4

Silent Opus2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Silent Opus
Value for money: Silent Opus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Menestrello

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MenestrelloV Canto

Silent OpusLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 68%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

28%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

13%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSilent Opus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSilent OpusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

vanilla48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CranberryelemiCassisAmbergrisAmbrette

Heart2 to 4 hours

BenzoinLavenderCypriolCambodian Oud

Base5 to 8 hours

Red MapleMuskCedarPatchouli

Top

CorianderBay LeafAmbretteYlang YlangCardamom

Heart

OreganoSmokeEgyptian JasmineMoroccan RoseGeranium

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesAmbrette, Benzoin, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Menestrello, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer47

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex64

Women17

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,458

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#71,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenestrelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Menestrello by V Canto blends crisp fruit with deep forest woods. The scent opens with a burst of tart cranberry and dark cassis, lifted by peppery elemi and a salty touch of ambergris. As the sharp fruit settles, clean lavender and smoky Cambodian oud emerge alongside earthy cypriol and warm benzoin. The dry-down tu…

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Silent Opus is an ambitious Oriental Woody fragrance that centers on a dry, resinous profile. With a complex opening of cardamom and bay leaf, it moves into a smoldering heart of oregano and smoke. Designed for those who appreciate woody, herbal textures, it performs best in cooler autumn weather when you want a groun…

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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, Menestrello or Silent Opus?

Silent Opus takes 2 of 4 categories. Menestrello is rated 3.75/5 from 61 votes; Silent Opus is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Menestrello for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silent Opus for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Menestrello or Silent Opus?

They last about the same: Menestrello 73/100, Silent Opus 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Menestrello or Silent Opus?

Projection is very close: Silent Opus 67/100, Menestrello 65/100 for sillage.

Do Menestrello and Silent Opus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ambrette, Benzoin, Musk and Cedar.

Is Menestrello or Silent Opus better for summer or winter?

Menestrello suits daytime wear; Silent Opus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Menestrello and Silent Opus?

Menestrello has top notes of Cranberry, elemi, Cassis and Ambergris, heart notes of Benzoin, Lavender, Cypriol and Cambodian Oud, a base of Red Maple, Musk, Cedar and Patchouli. Silent Opus has top notes of Coriander, Bay Leaf, Ambrette and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Oregano, Smoke, Egyptian Jasmine and Moroccan Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.