Fragrance comparison

Tau vs Equest Trot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,574 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Equest Trot

Atralia

4.006 votes

Rank #45,970 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Equest Trot
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tau3/4

Equest Trot1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TauTaber

Equest TrotAtralia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTau

SillageTau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value92

Category winnerTauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both lavender, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffron

Heart

OudNutmeg

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEquest TrotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tau by Taber is a modern woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly crisp for an oud based scent. It opens with a sharp burst of lavender and cool saffron, making it feel more professional than your typical heavy oriental. This 2024 release works best in autumn and winter for men who want a strong, clean presenc…

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Equest Trot is a spicy oud scent with a lavender lift, a dry patchouli base, and a musky finish that keeps it from feeling too heavy. It opens aromatic and warm, then settles into a smoother woody trail. Based on the small pool of early reviews, it stands out most for value. It may suit shoppers who like modern saffro…

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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, Tau or Equest Trot?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories. Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Equest Trot is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Equest Trot for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tau or Equest Trot?

Tau lasts longest (Tau 80/100, Equest Trot 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tau or Equest Trot?

Tau projects furthest (Tau 75/100, Equest Trot 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tau and Equest Trot smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Tau or Equest Trot better for summer or winter?

Tau suits day or night wear; Equest Trot suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tau and Equest Trot?

Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Equest Trot has top notes of Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Oud and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli and Musk.