Fragrance comparison

600 vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 436 ratings analysed

600

ScentBar

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,564 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 5 categories.

600
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

6001/5

Talisman4/5

Ratings & consensus: Talisman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: 600
Value for money: Talisman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Talisman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

600ScentBar

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 9%Want 72%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTalismanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

Sillage600

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCitrusesBergamotElemi resinOrange PeelPetitgrainSweet Orange

Heart

ApricotPassionfruitPineapplePeachYlang-Ylang

Base

Bourbon VanillaCaramelCoconutBrown sugarCherryHoney

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Bourbon Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,564

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

600 by ScentBar is a bright Floral Fruity Gourmand that balances zesty citrus top notes with a sugar-dusted heart. Launched in 2015, this unisex creation relies on apricot, pineapple, and bourbon vanilla to create a playful, accessible profile. It shines best in casual daytime settings during the warmer spring and sum…

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Talisman by Balenciaga opens with a dense pour of rum and dried fruits, immediately signaling a departure from standard clean florality. The initial warmth feels thick and sticky, cutting through cool autumn air with a syrupy weight. As the scent settles, ylang-ylang and carnation introduce a spicy, classic floral tex…

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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, 600 or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 5 categories. 600 is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose 600 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 600 or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, 600 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 600 or Talisman?

600 projects furthest (600 75/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 600 and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is 600 or Talisman better for summer or winter?

600 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 600 and Talisman?

600 has top notes of Lemon, Citruses, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Apricot, Passionfruit, Pineapple and Peach, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Caramel, Coconut and Brown sugar. Talisman has top notes of Dried Fruits, Rum, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Beeswax, Leather, Caramel and Sandalwood.