Fragrance comparison

Eau de Juvena vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 427 ratings analysed

Eau de Juvena

Juvena

3.506 votes

Rank #56,463 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,907 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Juvena
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Eau de Juvena1/4

Talisman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Eau de Juvena
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

Eau de JuvenaJuvena

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%

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

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEau de JuvenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonCassis

Heart

RaspberryJasmineHeliotropeTuberoseRoseFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeach

Base

CaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

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#56,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,907

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Juvena opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and sour cassis before settling into a soft, creamy peach and heliotrope heart. The base brings a quiet warmth of caramel and tonka bean that stays close to the skin. It serves as a gentle, comforting scent for quiet mornings or early spring days.

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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, Eau de Juvena or Talisman?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Juvena is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Eau de Juvena for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Juvena or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Eau de Juvena 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Juvena or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Eau de Juvena 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Juvena and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Freesia.

Is Eau de Juvena or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Eau de Juvena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Juvena and Talisman?

Eau de Juvena has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Raspberry, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.