Fragrance comparison

Poker Face vs Tarot

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

2 wins

Poker Face

Akbari

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,734 CitrusWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Tarot

Natura

3.88299 votes

Rank #30,073 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poker Face takes 2 of 5 categories.

Poker Face
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tarot
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Poker Face2/5

Tarot1/5

Ratings & consensus: Poker Face
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poker Face
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
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

Poker FaceAkbari

TarotNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.88/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerPoker FaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPoker Face

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonLime

Heart

Orange BlossomPink PepperCardamomJasmineNutmegWatery Notes

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberMusk

Top

NutmegLavenderBergamotRosemaryAniseOrange BlossomBasilHoneysuckle

Heart

Black PepperLimePatchouliGrapefruitViolet Leaves

Base

oak mossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer59

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,073

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poker Face by Akbari opens with a bright, zesty citrus hit (grapefruit, lemon, lime), then turns into a modern fruity fresh spicy style. Wearers often describe an Invictus-like sweetness, with a berry and bubblegum feel, before it settles into woods, amber, musk, and a touch of leather. It reads confident and crowd-pl…

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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, Poker Face or Tarot?

Poker Face takes 2 of 5 categories. Poker Face is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Tarot is rated 3.88/5 from 299 votes. Choose Poker Face for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tarot for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Poker Face or Tarot?

Poker Face lasts longest (Poker Face 68/100, Tarot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poker Face or Tarot?

Projection is very close: Poker Face 61/100, Tarot 61/100 for sillage.

Do Poker Face and Tarot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg.

Is Poker Face or Tarot better for summer or winter?

Poker Face suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poker Face and Tarot?

Poker Face has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Leather and Cedar. 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.