Crystal Quartzo Rosa vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.
Crystal Quartzo RosaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Crystal Quartzo Rosa1/4
Talisman3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Talisman
- Sillage & projection
- Talisman
- Value for money
- Crystal Quartzo Rosa
- 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
Crystal Quartzo RosaPhytodermTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
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 hate25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
Category winners
LongevityTalisman
SillageTalisman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCrystal Quartzo RosaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
powdery92%
fresh84%
vanilla77%
musky69%
iris61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red FruitsAlmondBergamotGreen Leaves
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskVanillaAmberCedar
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#62,004
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,909
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCrystal Quartzo Rosa by Phytoderm is a floral composition designed for women who appreciate bright, powdery aesthetics. It opens with red fruits and almond before moving into a heart of jasmine and iris. Base notes of vanilla and musk ground the scent on the skin, creating a delicate, everyday profile suitable for cas…
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, Crystal Quartzo Rosa or Talisman?
Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Crystal Quartzo Rosa is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Crystal Quartzo Rosa for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Crystal Quartzo Rosa or Talisman?
Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Crystal Quartzo Rosa 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Crystal Quartzo Rosa or Talisman?
Projection is very close: Talisman 68/100, Crystal Quartzo Rosa 67/100 for sillage.
Do Crystal Quartzo Rosa and Talisman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Crystal Quartzo Rosa or Talisman better for summer or winter?
Crystal Quartzo Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Crystal Quartzo Rosa and Talisman?
Crystal Quartzo Rosa has top notes of Red Fruits, Almond, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. 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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