Fragrance comparison

Aruba vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 429 ratings analysed

Aruba

Moset

4.888 votes

Rank #39,277 IrisSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,895 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aruba
Choose it for a iris and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aruba1/4

Talisman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Aruba
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

ArubaMoset

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerArubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisVanillaMilk Cream

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliCaramel

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel. Durations are only published for Aruba, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night83

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,277

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,895

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aruba by Moset opens with a splash of sweet, sun-ripened pineapple that instantly brings a bright island warmth to your skin. Rather than drying down into a simple sugary cocktail, the fragrance takes an unexpected turn into creamy velvet. Lush milk cream and powdery orris root soften the juicy fruit, wrapping the tro…

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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, Aruba or Talisman?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Aruba is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Aruba for a iris and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aruba or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Aruba 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aruba or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Aruba 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aruba and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel.

Is Aruba or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Aruba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aruba and Talisman?

Aruba has top notes of Pineapple, heart notes of Orris, Vanilla and Milk Cream, a base of Patchouli and Caramel. 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.