Fragrance comparison

Quintessence (2020) vs Silence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Quintessence (2020)

Manos Gerakinis

3.8643 votes

Rank #26,550 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Silence

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.128 votes

Rank #37,908 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Quintessence (2020)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Silence
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Quintessence (2020)2/4

Silence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Silence
Sillage & projection: Silence
Value for money: Quintessence (2020)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quintessence (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quintessence (2020)Manos Gerakinis

SilenceThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

43 votes

63%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySilence

SillageSilence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value13

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

rose77%

leather69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronClovesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliWormwoodAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaBenzoin

Top

SaffronIncenseBlack PepperelemiAlmond

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseLeatherClovesHeliotrope

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cloves, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Quintessence (2020), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Work 35%Date 30%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#37,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence (2020) opens with a dry rush of black pepper, clove buds, and leathery saffron. It commands attention immediately. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol lift that calms within three minutes, revealing an earthy heart of dark patchouli, bitter wormwood, and smooth cedar. You will not fi…

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Silence by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and saffron paired with smoky incense. As the initial spice softens, rich agarwood and leather emerge alongside sweet heliotrope and dark rose. A grounding base of patchouli, guaiac wood, and vanilla provides a warm, resinous finish. It wears ex…

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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, Quintessence (2020) or Silence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Quintessence (2020) is rated 3.86/5 from 43 votes; Silence is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Quintessence (2020) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Silence for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quintessence (2020) or Silence?

Silence lasts longest (Silence 75/100, Quintessence (2020) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quintessence (2020) or Silence?

Silence projects furthest (Silence 64/100, Quintessence (2020) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quintessence (2020) and Silence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cloves, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Quintessence (2020) or Silence better for summer or winter?

Quintessence (2020) suits evening wear; Silence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quintessence (2020) and Silence?

Quintessence (2020) has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Wormwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin. Silence has top notes of Saffron, Incense, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Leather and Cloves, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.