Fragrance comparison

Doge vs Talisman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 422 ratings analysed

Doge

Le Cult 1944

4.001 votes

Rank #68,166 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,825 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 1 of 1 categories.

Doge
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Doge0/1

Talisman1/1

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

DogeLe Cult 1944

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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 hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesFigCoconut

Heart2 to 3 hours

CyclamenBlack CurrantHerbal Notes

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Doge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,825

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Doge by Le Cult 1944 presents an unusual balance of crisp air, lush fruit, and drying woods. The scent opens with a sudden lift of soapy aldehydes combined with milky coconut and ripe fig, creating an unexpected contrast between clean brightness and creamy tropical sweetness. As it settles, cyclamen introduces a light…

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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, Doge or Talisman?

Talisman takes 1 of 1 categories. Doge is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Doge for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Doge and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Cyclamen.

Is Doge or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Doge suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Doge and Talisman?

Doge has top notes of Aldehydes, Fig and Coconut, heart notes of Cyclamen, Black Currant and Herbal Notes, a base of Cedar and Musk. 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.