Fragrance comparison

Desobediente vs Talisman

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 568 ratings analysed

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #10,490 VanillaSweet

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,585 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Desobediente
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Desobediente3/7

Talisman4/7

Ratings & consensus: Desobediente
Community sentiment: Desobediente
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Talisman
Versatility: Desobediente
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Talisman

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerDesobedienteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerDesobedienteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

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

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Desobediente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day43

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDesobedienteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 34%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,585

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desobediente or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Desobediente or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Desobediente 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desobediente or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Desobediente 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desobediente and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Desobediente or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Desobediente and Talisman?

Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.