Fragrance comparison

Arabia the Beauty vs Talisman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 460 ratings analysed

Arabia the Beauty

Le Chameau

4.1839 votes

Rank #36,683 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,824 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arabia the Beauty
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Arabia the Beauty3/7

Talisman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabia the BeautyLe Chameau

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 34%

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

46%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

39 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerArabia the BeautyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value54

Category winnerArabia the BeautyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

coconut84%

fruity77%

woody69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineappleGingerIrisCypress

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

CoconutWoodsy Notes

Base2 to 3.5 hours

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodAmbergris

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Iris, Tonka Bean and Amber. Durations are only published for Arabia the Beauty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall76

Winter24

Day100

Night58

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArabia the BeautyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,824

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia the Beauty by Le Chameau is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance that puts a sweet, tropical spin on warm amber woods. It opens with bright, juicy pineapple spiced by sharp ginger, softened by powdery iris and aromatic cypress. As the initial burst calms, creamy coconut blends into dry woodsy notes, creating an easygo…

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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, Arabia the Beauty or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Arabia the Beauty is rated 4.18/5 from 39 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Arabia the Beauty for a sweet and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arabia the Beauty or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Arabia the Beauty 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia the Beauty or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Arabia the Beauty 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia the Beauty and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Iris, Tonka Bean and Amber.

Is Arabia the Beauty or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Arabia the Beauty and Talisman?

Arabia the Beauty has top notes of Pineapple, Ginger, Iris and Cypress, heart notes of Coconut and Woodsy Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Ambergris. 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.