Fragrance comparison

Angel Collector 2019 vs Talisman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 491 ratings analysed

2 wins

Angel Collector 2019

Mugler

4.4370 votes

SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,671 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Angel Collector 2019
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Angel Collector 20192/3

Talisman1/3

Ratings & consensus: Angel Collector 2019
Community sentiment: Angel Collector 2019
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Talisman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Collector 2019Mugler

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton CandyPineappleCoconutMelonCassisBergamotMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyPlumApricotPeachCuminNutmegRoseOrchid

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Angel Collector 2019, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Party 40%Date 37%Casual 15%Work 9%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,671

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Collector 2019 houses the iconic Eau de Parfum inside a shimmering star flacon. It opens with an unmistakable blast of spun sugar, juicy melon, and tart cassis before diving into dark cocoa, rich honey, and damp, earthy patchouli. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense and polarising. It thrives in fre…

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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, Angel Collector 2019 or Talisman?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 2 of 3 categories. Angel Collector 2019 is rated 4.43/5 from 70 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Angel Collector 2019 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Do Angel Collector 2019 and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Angel Collector 2019 or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Talisman is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Collector 2019 is the stronger pick. Angel Collector 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Collector 2019 and Talisman?

Angel Collector 2019 has top notes of Cotton Candy, Pineapple, Coconut and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Apricot and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla. 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.