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Silences vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 2

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

Updated 1,767 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Silences

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 2

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Silences3/7
Dilis Classic Collection No. 24/7
Ratings & consensus
Silences
Community sentiment
Silences
Longevity
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Value for money
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Versatility
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Silences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SilencesJacomo
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2Dilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 30%
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

19%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerSilencesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 2

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value77
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
earthy65%
floral53%
mossy42%
woody100%
earthy92%
green84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both green, woody and aromatic

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GalbanumCassisHyacinthBergamotRaspberryBulgarian Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyCedarYlang-YlangTuberoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossCivettaVetiverSpicesMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day86
Night100
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex43
Women53
Men9
Unisex9
Women82
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#38,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, vintage chypre floral profile built around sharp green vegetation, deep woods, and classic animalic undertones. The fragrance opens with a brisk wave of bitter galbanum, tart cassis, and green hyacinth before settling into a dense floral bouquet sweetened…

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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 Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silences or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 lasts longest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 70/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silences or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 68/100, Silences 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silences and Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Silences or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silences and Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

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). Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Civetta, Vetiver and Spices.

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