Fragrance comparison

Grain de Sable vs Tacit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,343 ratings analysed

3 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #23,136 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Tacit

Aesop

4.011,329 votes

Rank #2,367 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories.

Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tacit
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Grain de Sable3/5

Tacit2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tacit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tacit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

TacitAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

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

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

42%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

woody65%

earthy56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

Top

YuzuCitruses

Heart

Basil

Base

VetiverCloves

InformationalShared notesBasil, Citruses 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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men12

Unisex82

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,367

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews170

Category winnerTacitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent 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, Grain de Sable or Tacit?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories. Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes; Tacit is rated 4.01/5 from 1,329 votes. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tacit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Grain de Sable or Tacit?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Tacit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grain de Sable or Tacit?

Grain de Sable projects furthest (Grain de Sable 55/100, Tacit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grain de Sable and Tacit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Citruses and Vetiver.

Is Grain de Sable or Tacit better for summer or winter?

Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grain de Sable and Tacit?

Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Tacit has top notes of Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Basil, a base of Vetiver and Cloves.