Fragrance comparison

Silences vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,091 ratings analysed

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,066 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,701 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Silences2/7

Azzaro 95/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Silences
Versatility: Azzaro 9
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilencesJacomo

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating 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

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, woody 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

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hyacinth, Iris and Oakmoss. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#2,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

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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Azzaro 9 is a classic 1984 floral composition that leans heavily into a dense, sunny yellow bouquet. Led by mimosa, tuberose, and hyacinth, it balances aldehyde brightness with a grounded base of oakmoss and incense. It performs best during spring days, offering a nostalgic, multifaceted garden experience that feels d…

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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 Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Silences or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silences or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Silences 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silences and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hyacinth, Iris and Oakmoss.

Is Silences or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Silences is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silences and Azzaro 9?

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). Azzaro 9 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Mimosa Petals, Tulip and Wisteria, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Incense and Sandalwood.