Silk Blossom (2017)
Jo Malone LondonEau de Cologne2017
Side by side
Silk Blossom (2017) vs. Athena
Is Silk Blossom (2017) better than Athena?
Athena wears longer on skin, while Silk Blossom (2017) projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
powderywhite floralcitrusearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Silk Blossom (2017) and Athena?
| Silk Blossom (2017) | Athena | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Silk Blossom (2017) and Athena smell?
Silk Blossom (2017)
Floral
Fruity
Powdery
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Mossy
White Floral
Athena
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Iris
Aromatic
Earthy
White Floral
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Silk Blossom (2017) and Athena share?
Top
ApricotWhite PepperBergamot
Lemon BlossomCalifornia Orange
Heart
Silk TreeRose PetalsJasmine
AmyrisIris
Base
HeliotropeOakmoss
AmberMuskVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HeliotropeRose PetalsJasmine
Lemon BlossomIris
Where they fit
When and where do Silk Blossom (2017) and Athena work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Silk Blossom (2017) or Athena?
| Silk Blossom (2017) | Athena | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Silk Blossom (2017) and Athena?
The apricot-to-powder transition is what keeps people coming back. It's not linear. It doesn't announce itself. The fragrance simply shifts from its initial brightness toward something softer.Silk Blossom (2017)
Iris and amber don't argue for attention. They settle in, confident, almost lazy, the way someone who's already sure of themselves doesn't need to raise their voice.Athena
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