Fragrance comparison

Silences vs Varens Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,731 ratings analysed

3 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,015 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,949 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 3 of 5 categories.

Silences
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Varens Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Silences3/5

Varens Love1/5

Ratings & consensus: Silences
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Silences
Value for money: Varens Love
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

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

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

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

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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Ulric de Varens Varens Love presents a straightforward, clean floral woody musk profile designed for everyday comfort. The first spray delivers an energetic splash of tart bergamot and honeyed orange blossom, releasing a sunny bath-soap crispness across the skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharper citrus fades smoothl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silences or Varens Love?

Silences takes 3 of 5 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silences or Varens Love?

They last about the same: Silences 67/100, Varens Love 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Silences or Varens Love?

Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silences and Varens Love smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Silences or Varens Love better for summer or winter?

Varens Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silences and Varens Love?

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). Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.