Fragrance comparison

Puma Woman vs Silences

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,798 ratings analysed

5 wins

Puma Woman

Puma

4.3189 votes

Rank #15,041 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,001 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma Woman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Puma Woman
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Puma Woman5/7

Silences2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Puma WomanPuma

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 19%Had 68%Want 13%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerPuma WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerPuma WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillagePuma Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value68

Category winnerPuma WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

floral77%

powdery69%

green61%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaApple BlossomPink Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite Violet

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossCedarSandalwood

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Puma Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall7

Winter3

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPuma WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 48%Work 35%Date 10%Party 7%

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,001

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Woman delivers a crisp, energizing splash of green tea and pink grapefruit right out of the nozzle. The initial citrus burst feels brisk. It wakes you up immediately. Within ten minutes, the sharpness softens into delicate apple blossom and dewy lily of the valley petals. You get an impression of fresh morning ai…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Puma Woman or Silences?

Puma Woman takes 5 of 7 categories. Puma Woman is rated 4.31/5 from 89 votes; Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes. Choose Puma Woman for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Puma Woman or Silences?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, Puma Woman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puma Woman or Silences?

Projection is very close: Puma Woman 63/100, Silences 61/100 for sillage.

Do Puma Woman and Silences smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cedar.

Is Puma Woman or Silences better for summer or winter?

For summer, Puma Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. Puma Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puma Woman and Silences?

Puma Woman has top notes of Green Tea, Apple Blossom and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and White Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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).