Silences vs White Reseda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silences takes 5 of 5 categories.
SilencesChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
White ResedaChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences5/5
White Reseda0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Silences
- 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
SilencesJacomoWhite ResedaRoger & GalletWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 18%Had 20%Want 63%
Category winnerSilencesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,679 votes
50%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilences
SillageSilences
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilencesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
earthy65%
floral53%
mossy42%
floral100%
citrus90%
musky80%
woody70%
white floral60%
yellow floral50%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk
Top
ResedaYellow FreesiaSicilian Mandarin
Heart
NarcissusOrange Blossom
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Precious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Narcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,064
PerfumerJean-Claude Niel
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#54,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilences 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…
Reviews →White Reseda is a light floral musk built around airy flowers, soft citrus, and clean woods. It opens fresh with mandarin and freesia, then settles into orange blossom, narcissus, and a smooth musky base. This usually reads soft, tidy, and spring-friendly rather than bold or dramatic. It may suit someone who wants a f…
Reviews →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 White Reseda?
Silences takes 5 of 5 categories. Silences is rated 4.02/5 from 1,709 votes; White Reseda is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Silences for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose White Reseda for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Silences or White Reseda?
Silences lasts longest (Silences 67/100, White Reseda 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silences or White Reseda?
Silences projects furthest (Silences 61/100, White Reseda 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silences and White Reseda smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Narcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk.
Is Silences or White Reseda better for summer or winter?
White Reseda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silences and White Reseda?
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). White Reseda has top notes of Reseda, Yellow Freesia and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus and Orange Blossom, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Precious Woods and Musk.
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