Fragrance comparison

Pepe Nero vs Tarot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

Pepe Nero

Bottega Verde

3.6010 votes

Rank #64,670 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tarot

Natura

3.88299 votes

Rank #30,263 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarot takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pepe Nero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tarot
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Pepe Nero0/5

Tarot5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pepe NeroBottega Verde

TarotNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

44%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTarot

SillageTarot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTarotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

anis74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCitron

Heart

AniseRosemaryOlive

Base

Guaiac WoodTonka Bean

Top

NutmegLavenderBergamotRosemaryAniseOrange BlossomBasilHoneysuckle

Heart

Black PepperLimePatchouliGrapefruitViolet Leaves

Base

oak mossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Anise and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer59

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,263

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pepe Nero by Bottega Verde opens with a sharp burst of cracked Black Pepper paired with zesty Citron rind. The initial spicy punch quickly softens into an aromatic heart dominated by dried Rosemary, savory Olive leaves, and a touch of herbal Anise. As the scent settles on skin, earthy Guaiac Wood combines with subtle …

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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, Pepe Nero or Tarot?

Tarot takes 5 of 5 categories. Pepe Nero is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Tarot is rated 3.88/5 from 299 votes. Choose Pepe Nero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, 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, Pepe Nero or Tarot?

Tarot lasts longest (Tarot 65/100, Pepe Nero 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pepe Nero or Tarot?

Tarot projects furthest (Tarot 61/100, Pepe Nero 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pepe Nero and Tarot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Anise and Rosemary.

Is Pepe Nero or Tarot better for summer or winter?

Pepe Nero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pepe Nero and Tarot?

Pepe Nero has top notes of Black Pepper and Citron, heart notes of Anise, Rosemary and Olive, a base of Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. 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.