Fragrance comparison

Angel Fantasm vs Talisman

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,678 ratings analysed

Angel Fantasm

Mugler

4.061,257 votes

Rank #2,242 SweetCoconut

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,689 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel Fantasm
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Angel Fantasm3/7

Talisman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel FantasmMugler

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,257 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel FantasmRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

1,257 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutTiare Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliBourbon VanillaAmber

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Angel Fantasm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer65

Fall100

Winter87

Day65

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngel FantasmMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex25

Women72

Date 33%Party 31%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#3,689

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerAngel FantasmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Fantasm rethinks the brand's iconic 1992 formula with a sunlit, tropical spin. The spray starts with sharp bergamot and bright, juicy pineapple before melting into rich coconut milk and tiare flower petals. That sharp, medicinal bite from the original Angel patchouli is toned down here. Instead, you get a…

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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 Fantasm or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Fantasm is rated 4.06/5 from 1,257 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Angel Fantasm for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Angel Fantasm or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, Angel Fantasm 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel Fantasm or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Angel Fantasm 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Fantasm and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber.

Is Angel Fantasm or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel Fantasm and Talisman?

Angel Fantasm has top notes of Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut and Tiare Flower, a base of Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber. 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.