Fragrance comparison

Silences vs al01

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,870 ratings analysed

5 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,066 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #15,455 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 5 of 7 categories.

Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silences5/7

al012/7

Ratings & consensus: Silences
Community sentiment: Silences
Longevity: al01
Sillage & projection: Silences
Value for money: Silences
Versatility: al01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilencesJacomo

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerSilencesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerSilencesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevityal01

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#15,455

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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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, Silences or al01?

Silences takes 5 of 7 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silences or al01?

al01 lasts longest (al01 70/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silences or al01?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silences and al01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Narcissus.

Is Silences or al01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silences and al01?

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). al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.