Silences Eau de Parfum vs Miss Dior Original Extrait
Silences EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1978 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Miss Dior Original Extrait
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Silences is a green beast, period. It'll throw you into a wild, mossy forest with an unapologetic bite, but don't expect a gentle stroll. It's divisive: a love-it-or-hate-it green chypre that might just be Chanel No. 19's cooler, more rugged cousin.
This 2014 Miss Dior Extrait is a flashpoint of contention. Many feel it's a shadow of its former self, a casualty of reformulation. If you can appreciate it for what it is, you'll find a sophisticated, green, and earthy chypre, but expect strong opinions.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong green, occasionally sharp character and moderate sillage, Silences can be a statement for formal or office wear, though it might be a bit too intense for very close-quarters office environments. Its freshness makes it suitable casually, but it's not a typical sport scent due to its more complex, serious profile.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its sophisticated and classic nature makes it suitable for formal settings and evening dates, where its depth can truly shine. It's too grand for casual wear and definitely not for sport, but a light touch could work in an office setting if you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean green, aromatic, woody
Adds patchouli, drops bergamot and cedar
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.