Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Tarot

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 354 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tarot

Natura

3.88299 votes

Rank #29,290 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarot takes 5 of 7 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tarot
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

#2 citrus/basil2/7

Tarot5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tarot
Community sentiment: #2 citrus/basil
Longevity: Tarot
Sillage & projection: Tarot
Value for money: #2 citrus/basil
Versatility: Tarot
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tarot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

TarotNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

3.88/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerTarotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

44%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winner#2 citrus/basilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTarot

SillageTarot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value68

Category winner#2 citrus/basilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

NutmegLavenderBergamotRosemaryAniseOrange BlossomBasilHoneysuckle

Heart

Black PepperLimePatchouliGrapefruitViolet Leaves

Base

oak mossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

Spring83

Summer59

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTarotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,290

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Tarot is an aromatic, mossy chypre with a brisk spicy opening and a dry woody base. Lavender, rosemary, bergamot and anise give it a green, herbal snap before patchouli, oak moss, vetiver and sandalwood take over. It usually reads vintage, textured and slightly austere rather than soft or sugary. If you enjoy sharp he…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #2 citrus/basil or Tarot?

Tarot takes 5 of 7 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Tarot is rated 3.88/5 from 299 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tarot for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Tarot?

Tarot lasts longest (Tarot 65/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Tarot?

Tarot projects furthest (Tarot 61/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Tarot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Tarot better for summer or winter?

For summer, #2 citrus/basil is the stronger pick. For winter, Tarot is the stronger pick. #2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Tarot?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Tarot has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lime, Patchouli and Grapefruit, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.