Fragrance comparison

Acaciosa vs Talisman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 554 ratings analysed

5 wins

Acaciosa

Caron

4.20133 votes

Rank #8,993 White FloralSweet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,574 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acaciosa takes 5 of 7 categories.

Acaciosa
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Acaciosa5/7

Talisman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AcaciosaCaron

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAcaciosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerAcaciosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAcaciosa

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAcaciosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

woody83%

rose74%

yellow floral65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Heart3-4 hrs

SandalwoodPineapple

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Acaciosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night69

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcaciosaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Casual 25%Work 19%Party 17%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acaciosa by Caron delivers a lavish floral experience rooted in historic French perfumery. The scent opens with an opulent burst of jasmine, sunny orange blossom, and powdery rose. A distinct note of glazed pineapple runs through the heart, lending a sweet, syrupy warmth that sets it apart from typical white floral bo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acaciosa or Talisman?

Acaciosa takes 5 of 7 categories. Acaciosa is rated 4.20/5 from 133 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Acaciosa for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Acaciosa or Talisman?

Acaciosa lasts longest (Acaciosa 77/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acaciosa or Talisman?

Projection is very close: Talisman 68/100, Acaciosa 67/100 for sillage.

Do Acaciosa and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Acaciosa or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acaciosa is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Acaciosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acaciosa and Talisman?

Acaciosa has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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.