Fragrance comparison

Silences vs Laodiceia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,716 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,066 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #64,228 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 4 of 4 categories.

Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Silences4/4

Laodiceia0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilencesJacomo

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySilences

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value31

Category winnerSilencesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

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

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon. 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–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#64,228

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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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 Laodiceia?

Silences takes 4 of 4 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silences or Laodiceia?

Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, Laodiceia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silences or Laodiceia?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, Laodiceia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silences and Laodiceia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon.

Is Silences or Laodiceia better for summer or winter?

Laodiceia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silences and Laodiceia?

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). Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli.