Fragrance comparison

Envy Me vs Talisman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,732 ratings analysed

Envy Me

Gucci

3.874,311 votes

Rank #4,542 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,770 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Envy Me
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Envy Me1/7

Talisman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Envy MeGucci

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,311 votes

Have 28%Had 56%Want 17%

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

27%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

4,311 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

floral84%

rose77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeonyPink PepperPineappleJasmineMangoPeachCassia

Heart2 to 4 hours

LitchiRoseMuskPomegranateWhite Tea

Base3 to 5 hours

TobaccoTeak WoodSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for Envy Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall27

Winter19

Day100

Night21

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnvy MeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,542

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#3,770

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Envy Me by Gucci delivers a bright flash of pink peony, sweet peach, and tropical mango right from the initial spray. Tangy pineapple and a gentle flick of pink pepper add a crisp snap that prevents the juicy opening from feeling heavy. As the initial fruitiness settles, a clean heart of white tea, litchi, and dewy ro…

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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, Envy Me or Talisman?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Envy Me is rated 3.87/5 from 4,311 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Envy Me for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Envy Me or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Envy Me 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Envy Me or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Envy Me 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Envy Me and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose.

Is Envy Me or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Envy Me is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Envy Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Envy Me and Talisman?

Envy Me has top notes of Peony, Pink Pepper, Pineapple and Jasmine, heart notes of Litchi, Rose, Musk and Pomegranate, a base of Tobacco, Teak Wood, Sandalwood 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.