Opposite Black vs Tacit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opposite Black takes 3 of 5 categories.
Opposite BlackChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TacitChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Opposite Black3/5
Tacit2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tacit
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opposite Black
- Sillage & projection
- Opposite Black
- Value for money
- Opposite Black
- 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
Opposite BlackAl Haramain PerfumesTacitAesopWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%
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 hate53%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 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
Category winners
LongevityOpposite Black
SillageOpposite Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpposite BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
herbal61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
woody65%
earthy56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ChamomileBasilLavenderLemonCitruses
Heart
Fig LeafViolet LeafPlumMintSaffron
Base
AmberVetiverCedarVanilla
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 seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,933
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#2,368
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews170
Category winnerTacitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpposite Black by Al Haramain is a dark green, barbershop-leaning scent that opens cool and fresh with mint, lavender and citrus, then turns leafy with fig and violet leaf. As it dries down, plum, amber and vanilla add a sweeter, woody depth. It wears elegant and decidedly masculine, with above-average presence for ma…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Opposite Black or Tacit?
Opposite Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Opposite Black is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Tacit is rated 4.01/5 from 1,329 votes. Choose Opposite Black for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tacit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Opposite Black or Tacit?
Opposite Black lasts longest (Opposite Black 71/100, Tacit 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opposite Black or Tacit?
Opposite Black projects furthest (Opposite Black 69/100, Tacit 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opposite Black and Tacit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Citruses and Vetiver.
Is Opposite Black or Tacit better for summer or winter?
Opposite Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opposite Black and Tacit?
Opposite Black has top notes of Chamomile, Basil, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Plum and Mint, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla. Tacit has top notes of Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Basil, a base of Vetiver and Cloves.
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