Fragrance comparison

Varens Love vs Silences

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,731 ratings analysed

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #35,277 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Silences

Jacomo

4.021,709 votes

Rank #1,015 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Varens Love1/5

Silences3/5

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

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

SilencesJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

4.02/ 5 · 1,709 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSilencesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,679 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSilences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value68

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

green100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerJean-Claude Niel

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSilencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Varens Love or Silences?

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

Which lasts longer, Varens Love or Silences?

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

Which projects more, Varens Love or Silences?

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

Do Varens Love and Silences smell similar?

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

Is Varens Love or Silences better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Love and Silences?

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