Fragrance comparison

Silences vs Sung

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,752 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,064 GreenAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Sung

Alfred Sung

3.821,043 votes

Rank #4,337 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 4 of 7 categories.

Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Sung
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Silences4/7

Sung3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilencesJacomo

SungAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerSilencesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySung

SillageSung

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both green, floral 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

Top

HiacynthYlang-YlangGalbanumBergamotLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOsmanthusIrisRoseOrchid

Base

Orange BlossomOakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla

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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilencesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

Men4

Unisex13

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,064

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#4,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Sung by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Sung was launched in 1986. Top notes are Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Osmanthus, Iris, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, S…

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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 Sung?

Silences takes 4 of 7 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; Sung is rated 3.82/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sung for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Silences or Sung?

Sung lasts longest (Sung 76/100, Silences 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silences or Sung?

Sung projects furthest (Sung 67/100, Silences 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silences and Sung smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon.

Is Silences or Sung better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Silences and Sung?

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). Sung has top notes of Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Osmanthus, a base of Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.