Fragrance comparison

D vs Talisman

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 441 ratings analysed

Diane von Furstenberg

4.2520 votes

Rank #54,190 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,834 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 5 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

D1/5

Talisman4/5

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

DDiane von Furstenberg

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

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

55%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Violet LeafMandarin BlossomLitchi

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperYlang-YlangNutmegLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for D, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,834

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D by Diane von Furstenberg is a crisp, woody spicy fragrance built on contrasts between tart greenery, floral sweetness, and sturdy woods. It opens with an unexpected pairing of cool violet leaf, sweet litchi fruit, and bright mandarin blossom. That initial freshness quickly settles into a distinctive heart where piqu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, D or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose D for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, D or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, D 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D or Talisman?

D projects furthest (D 77/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is D or Talisman better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Talisman?

D has top notes of Violet Leaf, Mandarin Blossom and Litchi, heart notes of Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.