Amberfig Extrait vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Talisman takes 3 of 5 categories.
Amberfig ExtraitChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Amberfig Extrait2/5
Talisman3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amberfig Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Amberfig Extrait
- 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
Amberfig ExtraitAmberfigTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
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 hate30%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
Category winners
LongevityAmberfig Extrait
SillageAmberfig Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTalismanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
caramel84%
coconut77%
woody69%
leather61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fig LeafPeachCognac
Heart
FigCoconutCaramelCacaoIris
Base
LeatherAmberTonka BeanImmortelleAmbergris
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Caramel, Iris and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day50
Night100
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,389
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,895
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmberfig Extrait by Amberfig is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Amberfig Extrait was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Fig Leaf, Peach and Cognac; middle notes are Fig, Coconut, Caramel, Cacao and Iris; base notes are Leather, Amber, Tonka Bean, Immortelle…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Amberfig Extrait or Talisman?
Talisman takes 3 of 5 categories. Amberfig Extrait is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Amberfig Extrait for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Amberfig Extrait or Talisman?
Amberfig Extrait lasts longest (Amberfig Extrait 91/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amberfig Extrait or Talisman?
Amberfig Extrait projects furthest (Amberfig Extrait 73/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amberfig Extrait and Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Caramel, Iris and Leather.
Is Amberfig Extrait or Talisman better for summer or winter?
Amberfig Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amberfig Extrait and Talisman?
Amberfig Extrait has top notes of Fig Leaf, Peach and Cognac, heart notes of Fig, Coconut, Caramel and Cacao, a base of Leather, Amber, Tonka Bean and Immortelle. 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.
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