Tacit vs Opposite Black
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.
TacitChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Opposite BlackChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tacit2/5
Opposite Black3/5
- 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
TacitAesopOpposite BlackAl Haramain PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 1,329 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%
Category winnerTacitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
1,125 votes
53%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
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 bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
woody65%
earthy56%
green100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
herbal61%
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
YuzuCitruses
Heart
Basil
Base
VetiverCloves
Top
ChamomileBasilLavenderLemonCitruses
Heart
Fig LeafViolet LeafPlumMintSaffron
Base
AmberVetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Basil 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night45
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#2,368
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews170
Overall rank#21,933
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerTacitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAesop 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 →Opposite 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 →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, Tacit or Opposite Black?
Opposite Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Tacit is rated 4.01/5 from 1,329 votes; Opposite Black is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose Tacit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Opposite Black for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Tacit or Opposite Black?
Opposite Black lasts longest (Opposite Black 71/100, Tacit 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tacit or Opposite Black?
Opposite Black projects furthest (Opposite Black 69/100, Tacit 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tacit and Opposite Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Basil and Vetiver.
Is Tacit or Opposite Black better for summer or winter?
Opposite Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tacit and Opposite Black?
Tacit has top notes of Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Basil, a base of Vetiver and Cloves. 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.
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