Fragrance comparison

Blue Talisman vs Sisterland Blue Neroli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,146 ratings analysed

6 wins

Blue Talisman

Ex Nihilo · 2023

4.163,915 votes

Rank #1,205 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sisterland Blue Neroli

Benetton

3.93231 votes

Rank #12,157 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blue Talisman
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sisterland Blue Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Blue Talisman6/7

Sisterland Blue Neroli1/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue Talisman
Community sentiment: Blue Talisman
Longevity: Blue Talisman
Sillage & projection: Blue Talisman
Value for money: Sisterland Blue Neroli
Versatility: Blue Talisman
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 Nihilo

Sisterland Blue NeroliBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerBlue TalismanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

3,915 votes

29%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerBlue TalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlue Talisman

SillageBlue Talisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSisterland Blue NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

green60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGeorgywood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar

Top

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotPear

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskCedarVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue TalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex52

Women27

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched2023

Reviews205

Overall rank#12,157

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue 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…

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Sisterland Blue Neroli by Benetton brings a bright, sunny citrus and neroli blend that feels approachable and clean. This youthful fragrance leans into fresh white florals and a soft, musk-anchored base, making it a reliable pick for warm spring days or casual morning wear. It offers an easy, optimistic scent profile …

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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, Blue Talisman or Sisterland Blue Neroli?

Blue Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes; Sisterland Blue Neroli is rated 3.93/5 from 231 votes. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sisterland Blue Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Talisman or Sisterland Blue Neroli?

Blue Talisman lasts longest (Blue Talisman 70/100, Sisterland Blue Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Talisman or Sisterland Blue Neroli?

Blue Talisman projects furthest (Blue Talisman 59/100, Sisterland Blue Neroli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Talisman and Sisterland Blue Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Blue Talisman or Sisterland Blue Neroli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue Talisman and Sisterland Blue Neroli?

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. Sisterland Blue Neroli has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla and Amber.