Jacomo Paris 1978 EDP

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Silences

by Jean-Claude Niel

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Jacomo Paris Silences is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Jean-Claude Niel. Silences opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Jacomo Paris's Silences carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Fresh
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Silences Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a dense, misty forest after a rain shower. Silences opens with a sharp, vibrant blast of galbanum and bitter green notes, reminiscent of crushed leaves and damp earth. This quickly softens into delicate, dewy florals like lily of the valley and iris, underpinned by a woody, mossy foundation. The drydown settles into an elegant vetiver and oakmoss, retaining a verdant, almost earthy aroma with a hint of soapy clean.

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