Fragrance comparison

Esprit du Roi vs Tacit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,567 ratings analysed

5 wins

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #7,438 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Tacit

Aesop

4.011,329 votes

Rank #2,367 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esprit du Roi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Tacit
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Esprit du Roi5/7

Tacit2/7

Ratings & consensus: Tacit
Community sentiment: Esprit du Roi
Longevity: Esprit du Roi
Sillage & projection: Esprit du Roi
Value for money: Esprit du Roi
Versatility: Esprit du Roi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tacit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

TacitAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 1,329 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerTacitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

42%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEsprit du Roi

SillageEsprit du Roi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEsprit du RoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

woody65%

earthy56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

YuzuCitruses

Heart

Basil

Base

VetiverCloves

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cloves and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men12

Unisex82

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,438

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#2,367

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews170

Category winnerTacitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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Aesop Tacit opens with bright yuzu and crisp citrus, then quickly turns green, aromatic, and slightly spicy through basil, vetiver, and clove. It smells clean, natural, and a little Mediterranean. This suits shoppers who want a discreet citrus aromatic with a spa-like, herbal feel rather than big projection. Sample fi…

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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, Esprit du Roi or Tacit?

Esprit du Roi takes 5 of 7 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Tacit is rated 4.01/5 from 1,329 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tacit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Tacit?

Esprit du Roi lasts longest (Esprit du Roi 63/100, Tacit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Tacit?

Esprit du Roi projects furthest (Esprit du Roi 57/100, Tacit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit du Roi and Tacit smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cloves and Vetiver.

Is Esprit du Roi or Tacit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Tacit?

Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Tacit has top notes of Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Basil, a base of Vetiver and Cloves.