Fragrance comparison

Silence Valley vs Tycoon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silence Valley

YANI

4.3813 votes

Rank #45,672 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Tycoon

Oriflame

3.5034 votes

Rank #35,583 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silence Valley takes 4 of 5 categories.

Silence Valley
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tycoon
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Silence Valley4/5

Tycoon1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silence ValleyYANI

TycoonOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

3.50/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 38%Had 21%Want 42%

Category winnerSilence ValleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

15%Love

50%Like

9%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySilence Valley

SillageSilence Valley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSilence ValleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

sweet77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

marine77%

animalic69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapesLemonSage

Heart2-4 hrs

HennaAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RedwoodBlack Amber

Top

SageSea NotesBitter OrangeLemon

Heart

CedarAtlas CedarOrange Blossom

Base

VetiverLeatherBlack Amber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage and Black Amber. Durations are only published for Silence Valley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer91

Fall100

Winter64

Day78

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex64

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,583

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTycoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silence Valley by YANI opens with a burst of sweet crushed grapes and zesty lemon, quickly tempered by an earthy, savory touch of garden sage. As the bright fruit settles, a warm heart of nutty almond and herbal henna emerges, lending a comforting texture that feels grounded rather than sugary. The dry-down reveals a …

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Tycoon by Oriflame opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter orange, backed by herbal sage and a salty marine splash. Perfumer Alexis Dadier constructed this 2013 scent to balance cool aquatic elements against a warmer core. As the top notes settle, atlas cedar and orange blossom emerge, grounding the marine fizz w…

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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, Silence Valley or Tycoon?

Silence Valley takes 4 of 5 categories. Silence Valley is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Tycoon is rated 3.50/5 from 34 votes. Choose Silence Valley for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tycoon for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silence Valley or Tycoon?

Silence Valley lasts longest (Silence Valley 70/100, Tycoon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silence Valley or Tycoon?

Silence Valley projects furthest (Silence Valley 64/100, Tycoon 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silence Valley and Tycoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage and Black Amber.

Is Silence Valley or Tycoon better for summer or winter?

Silence Valley suits evening wear; Tycoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silence Valley and Tycoon?

Silence Valley has top notes of Grapes, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Henna and Almond, a base of Brazilian Redwood and Black Amber. Tycoon has top notes of Sage, Sea Notes, Bitter Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Black Amber.