Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Talisman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 440 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aura

G Parfums

3.2619 votes

Rank #64,177 PowderyFruity

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,579 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Aura3/5

Talisman2/5

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

AuraG Parfums

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.26/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

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

21%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

11%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity90%

musky80%

sweet70%

vanilla60%

violet50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

PeachRoseJasmine

Heart3-4 hrs

FigVioletHeliotropeLitchiOsmanthus

Base7-9 hrs

MuskVanillaIris

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night44

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 35%Date 30%Work 20%Party 15%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,177

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,579

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Parfums Aura opens with a ripe burst of candied peach and fresh jasmine petals before settling into a dense, cosmetic cloud. The scent centers around powdery violet, sweet heliotrope, and creamy vanilla that feel reminiscent of vintage face powders and luxury boudoir vanities. Ripe fig and tart litchi prevent the fl…

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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, Aura or Talisman?

Aura takes 3 of 5 categories. Aura is rated 3.26/5 from 19 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Aura for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Talisman?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 80/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Talisman?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 73/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus.

Is Aura or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Talisman?

Aura has top notes of Peach, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Fig, Violet, Heliotrope and Litchi, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Iris. 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.