Chapeau Bleu vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Chapeau BleuChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Chapeau Bleu3/7
Talisman3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Talisman
- Longevity
- Chapeau Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Chapeau Bleu
- Versatility
- Chapeau Bleu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Talisman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapeau BleuMarina PicassoTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
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 hate36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
250 votes
40%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
421 votes
Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapeau Bleu
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapeau BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Peach, Freesia and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,649
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#3,768
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso opens with a vibrant clash of sweet peach, bright mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before expanding into a lush bouquet. The heart fills out with rich tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving the composition a substantial, classical floral weight. As it settles, warm amber, tolu …
Reviews →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…
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, Chapeau Bleu or Talisman?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Chapeau Bleu or Talisman?
Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapeau Bleu or Talisman?
Projection is very close: Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Talisman 68/100 for sillage.
Do Chapeau Bleu and Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Peach, Freesia and Mandarin Orange.
Is Chapeau Bleu or Talisman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapeau Bleu and Talisman?
Chapeau Bleu has top notes of Green Notes, Boronia, Osmanthus and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk 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.
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