Fragrance comparison

Silky Lotus vs Virescence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Virescence

House of Puente

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,665 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virescence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virescence
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silky Lotus0/5

Virescence3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silky LotusChaque Jour

VirescenceHouse of Puente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

21%Like

29%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVirescence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

green100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

aldehydic69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh, powdery and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGalbanumNeroliYlang YlangBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmine SambacGeraniumTuberoseIrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskHeliotropeSandalwood

Category winnerVirescenceLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer67

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,665

PerfumerEliam Puente

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirescenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

Reviews →

Virescence by House of Puente opens with a crisp snap of bitter galbanum and sparkling aldehydes, instantly evoking sun-dried cotton hanging over fresh lawn clippings. As the brisk opening settles, a bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine sambac, and sunny ylang ylang unfolds with clean, soapy grace. Earthy vetiver, p…

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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, Silky Lotus or Virescence?

Virescence takes 3 of 5 categories. Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Virescence is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virescence for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silky Lotus or Virescence?

They last about the same: Silky Lotus 60/100, Virescence 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Silky Lotus or Virescence?

Virescence projects furthest (Virescence 56/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silky Lotus and Virescence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope.

Is Silky Lotus or Virescence better for summer or winter?

Silky Lotus suits daytime wear; Virescence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silky Lotus and Virescence?

Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk. Virescence has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Neroli and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.