Blue Talisman vs Reprise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.
Blue TalismanChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RepriseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Blue Talisman3/4
Reprise1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blue Talisman
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Talisman
- Value for money
- Reprise
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Talisman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue TalismanEx NihiloRepriseBrocardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,915 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue Talisman
SillageBlue Talisman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRepriseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
musky84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
fruity83%
fresh74%
white floral65%
sweet56%
Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, fruity and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomGeorgywood
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar
Top
BergamotGingerMandarinPear
Heart
Orange BlossomGeorgywood
Base
AkigalawoodMuskAmbrofix™Cedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Ginger and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Blue Talisman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,205
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched2023
Reviews205
Overall rank#59,010
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Talisman by Ex Nihilo opens with an invigorating splash of crisp bergamot, juicy sweet pear, and fresh ginger that feels instantly bright and cheerful. As the initial sparkling citrus calms down over the first half hour, soft orange blossom and clean modern woods step in to create an airy, comforting aroma remini…
Reviews →Reprise by Brocard opens with a bright splash of bergamot, mandarin, and juicy pear, spiked with a bite of fresh ginger. The spray hits skin with a crisp, bitter-citrus snap that feels energetic in morning humidity. As the initial sparkle settles, orange blossom lends a light floral touch to modern synthetic woods Ge…
Reviews →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, Blue Talisman or Reprise?
Blue Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes; Reprise is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reprise for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue Talisman or Reprise?
Blue Talisman lasts longest (Blue Talisman 70/100, Reprise 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Talisman or Reprise?
Blue Talisman projects furthest (Blue Talisman 59/100, Reprise 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Talisman and Reprise smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Ginger and Orange Blossom.
Is Blue Talisman or Reprise better for summer or winter?
Blue Talisman suits daytime wear; Reprise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Talisman and Reprise?
Blue Talisman has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar. Reprise has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Akigalawood, Musk, Ambrofix™ and Cedar.
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