Fragrance comparison

Tacit vs Poisoned Fig

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,334 ratings analysed

Tacit

Aesop

4.011,329 votes

Rank #2,367 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Poisoned Fig

The Rising Phoenix Perfumery

4.005 votes

Rank #59,520 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poisoned Fig takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tacit
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Poisoned Fig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tacit1/4

Poisoned Fig3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poisoned Fig
Sillage & projection: Poisoned Fig
Value for money: Poisoned Fig
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

TacitAesop

Poisoned FigThe Rising Phoenix Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,329 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoisoned Fig

SillagePoisoned Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPoisoned FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

woody65%

earthy56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuCitruses

Heart

Basil

Base

VetiverCloves

Top

BergamotYuzuCitruses

Heart

JasmineLavenderNutmegAllspice

Base

OakmossBalsam FirTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesYuzu, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer100

Fall86

Winter79

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex82

Women6

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,367

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews170

Overall rank#59,520

PerfumerJK DeLapp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTacitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Poisoned Fig by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery offers a rich, natural recreation of juicy, ripe black fig. The scent balances bright citrus oils with dry balsam fir and oakmoss, avoiding synthetic sweetness. It suits enthusiasts seeking a dark, botanical fruity chypre that transitions smoothly from crisp afternoon walks…

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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, Tacit or Poisoned Fig?

Poisoned Fig takes 3 of 4 categories. Tacit is rated 4.01/5 from 1,329 votes; Poisoned Fig is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Tacit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Poisoned Fig for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tacit or Poisoned Fig?

Poisoned Fig lasts longest (Poisoned Fig 90/100, Tacit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tacit or Poisoned Fig?

Poisoned Fig projects furthest (Poisoned Fig 54/100, Tacit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tacit and Poisoned Fig smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Citruses and Vetiver.

Is Tacit or Poisoned Fig better for summer or winter?

Poisoned Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tacit and Poisoned Fig?

Tacit has top notes of Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Basil, a base of Vetiver and Cloves. Poisoned Fig has top notes of Bergamot, Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Nutmeg and Allspice, a base of Oakmoss, Balsam Fir, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.