Overture Man vs Silent Opus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Overture Man takes 3 of 4 categories.
Overture ManChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Silent OpusChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Overture Man3/4
Silent Opus1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Overture Man
- Sillage & projection
- Overture Man
- Value for money
- Silent Opus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Overture Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Overture ManAmouageSilent OpusLydeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes
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 hateNot enough votes yet
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
Category winners
LongevityOverture Man
SillageOverture Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilent OpusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
woody84%
smoky77%
fresh spicy69%
animalic61%
amber100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
vanilla48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit
Heart
MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium
Base
Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage
Top
CorianderBay LeafAmbretteYlang YlangCardamom
Heart
OreganoSmokeEgyptian JasmineMoroccan RoseGeranium
Base
BenzoinAmberVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,308
PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,636
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOverture ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOverture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Overture Man or Silent Opus?
Overture Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes; Silent Opus is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Silent Opus for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Overture Man or Silent Opus?
Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Silent Opus 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Overture Man or Silent Opus?
Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Silent Opus 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Overture Man and Silent Opus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli.
Is Overture Man or Silent Opus better for summer or winter?
Silent Opus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Overture Man and Silent Opus?
Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather. 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.
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