Just-picked leafy greens and herbs piled high, topped with yuzu peel and runny honey. Raw and green, the smell that bursts when a leaf is bruised between the fingers. Tea leaf is the most bitter, holding the balance against grape skin and wild thyme. Neroli adds floral brightness, while oakmoss and patchouli root the fragrance. White musk and tonka bean tenderly infuse the composition.
Best Tacit by Aesop Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Tacit by Aesop is a woody aromatic fragrance that opens with bright, zesty yuzu and bergamot, layered with aromatic basil and warm cloves, resting on a base of earthy vetiver. It balances freshness and depth, making it ideal for those who appreciate a subtle yet complex scent that evokes a natural, green landscape. Attention to the citrus and vetiver elements is key for anyone seeking fragrances in this vein.
Elisa by Marie Jeanne £91.67
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- davana
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
A fresh-out-of-the shower fragrance, conjuring soft skin dabbed dry with a plush cotton towel, sunshine-fluffed from the laundry line. Elisa elevates yuzu and candied bergamot away from straight lemon sherbet with beguiling florals: Indian davana and Tunisian orange blossom. Sensual sandalwood, musk and benzoin upholster the innocence with knowingness. A scent to make you feel happy, safe and sunny.
003 French Yuzu by Bon Parfumeur £45.83
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- vetiver
- violet leaf
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- vintage/old school
A refreshing yuzu, green violet leaves and dry vetiver cologne. 003 is an easy-wearing interpretation of 19th century barber/pharmacist tonic infusions for gentlemen and ladies. Appealing in its deep shady coolness.
Perfumer for 003: Natalie Kobus.
This is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.6 – Love by Histoires de Parfums £137.50
- Key notes:
- grapefruit
- neroli
- vetiver
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
Yuzu, vibrating with the tartness of grapefruit and the sweetness of mandarin, embraces feel-good orange blossom. Nuzzly neroli and musks make wearing this feel like falling in love in an orchard of citrus trees.
Alien Fruit 30.03 by Neydo £66.67
- Key notes:
- cyclamen
- guava
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- fruity
The dream of a luxury summer resort, where the sky is pink and the guests are from outer space. Languages from Earth and beyond blend in an excited babble as waitstaff weave through the cabanas with tropical cocktails and yuzu sorbet. You hold a piece of strange alien fruit up to the blue sun, and suddenly the planet is awash in neon yellow.
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
Call For A Good Time by Discothèque £108.33
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- white musk
- ylang-ylang
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
Year: 2000
Place: Tokyo
Fizzy grape vape sparks of amber lasers and violet orbs, plumes of jasmine, twirling petals of ylang-ylang, yuzu cake on the dance floor, all the shining colours spinning from a gigantic mirror ball in the sky.
Dirty Gold Digger by Raconteur £129.17
- Key notes:
- amyris
- cardamom
- eucalyptus
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- woody
Dirty gold digger is a literal reference to a Victorian character who arrived in Australia for the 1850’s gold rush. While digging for gold men at some point have become aware of a divine fresh aroma covering their hands and clothes. They were working underneath eucalyptus trees and the oils from the leaves would settle on the prospectors. In search for gold, they found eucalyptus.
Dirty Gold Digger, the perfume, gives you that airy elusive and pleasant aroma of the eucalyptus tree as if your right under one. It’s is refreshing and sunny.
1850’s CENTRAL VICTORIA
DISCOVERY
World’s largest solid gold rush
BIRTHPLACE
Australia’s Liquid Gold, Eucalyptus Oil
PIONEERS
Adventurers, Prospectors
DREAM CHASERS
Risk Takers, Destiny Shapers
WILD SPIRITS
Stoic Souls, Resilient Hearts
Scent: Fresh, Citrus, Minty, Woody (soft), Spicy, Gourmand
Far by And Fragrance £104.17
- Key notes:
- lime
- vanilla
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- floral
Named after the Portuguese city of Faro, where the yuzu in this perfume comes from.
A miraculous aural hologram of a sky-high yuzu meringue pie. Far is a vivid perfume built around yuzu grown in the region surrounding the Portuguese parish Faro do Alentejo. This scrumptious gourmand adds texture to its virtual calories: it’s fluffy, creamy, even crunchy, if you consider the buttery biscuit crust effect at the base.
Leaf Crush by Insenf £104.17
Macaque Yuzu Edition by Zoologist £166.67
- Key notes:
- hinoki
- incense
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Against the backdrop of a mountainous terrain, two communities share a peaceful coexistence. Yet despite their proximity, the societies are distinctly unique. Macaques cavort among the trees, grasping with delight at nature’s bountiful pleasures. From the quiet solemnity of a nearby temple, their human neighbours regard them, coveting the monkeys’ playful abandon. The macaques are all but oblivious, sparing only the briefest of curious glances at the pensive faces below before surrendering once again to their carefree revels.
Sweet notes of yuzu dance through a pine forest, welcoming you to Zoologist Macaque. Incense adds gravity with aromas of Hinoki woods and myrrh. The delicate balance between heavy and light results in an austere woody scent with mild hints of creamy sandalwood. Macaque is exuberance tempered by calm, sublimity buoyed by joy, a happy harmony of meditative bliss.
This perfume is a new interpretation by perfumer Mackenzie Reilly. The original version, designed by Sarah McCartney, is discontinued and no longer available.
No. 7 – Rude Rose by Binet-Papillon £179.17
- Key notes:
- leather
- myrrh
- rose
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
- leather
Rude Rose is a green and stubborn rose that highlights the mischievous modernity of this perfumers’ fetish flower. Tart-sweet yuzu joins blackcurrant berries and ginger for instant pop! at the top. But a dirty myrrh soon enters the scene to rough things up.
About Tacit by Aesop
- How does Tacit differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Tacit uniquely balances herbaceous basil and warm cloves with its citrus and vetiver notes, creating a distinct woody aromatic scent. While the listed fragrances share elements like yuzu or vetiver, many introduce sweeter, floral, spicy, or smoky facets that set them apart from Tacit's original composition.
- What key notes define Tacit's scent profile?
- Tacit is characterised by its blend of bright yuzu and bergamot, aromatic basil, warm cloves, and an earthy vetiver base. These components create a fresh yet woody aromatic fragrance with a natural green quality.
- Are there fragrances similar to Tacit that emphasise the citrus notes?
- Yes, several fragrances on this list highlight the citrus aspects, especially yuzu and bergamot, such as Elisa by Marie Jeanne and This is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.6. These options focus on fresh and bright citrus openings while varying in sweetness and herbal or floral accents.









