Detchema vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories.
DetchemaChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Detchema4/7
Talisman3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Detchema
- Longevity
- Detchema
- Sillage & projection
- Talisman
- Value for money
- Talisman
- Versatility
- Detchema
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Detchema
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DetchemaRevillonTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 440 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
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 hate41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
403 votes
40%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
421 votes
Category winnerDetchemaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDetchema
SillageTalisman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTalismanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
aldehydic69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDetchemaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,574
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#3,909
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDetchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …
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, Detchema or Talisman?
Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Detchema or Talisman?
They last about the same: Detchema 76/100, Talisman 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Detchema or Talisman?
Projection is very close: Talisman 68/100, Detchema 67/100 for sillage.
Do Detchema and Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Carnation.
Is Detchema or Talisman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Talisman is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Detchema and Talisman?
Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. 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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