Fragrance comparison

Eternity Intense vs Talisman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,033 ratings analysed

Eternity Intense

Calvin Klein

3.80612 votes

Rank #27,798 IrisPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,825 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eternity Intense
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Eternity Intense2/7

Talisman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity IntenseCalvin Klein

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 612 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

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

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

612 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEternity IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery91%

woody83%

earthy74%

floral65%

vanilla56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

OrrisWatery NotesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisOsmanthusRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Osmanthus, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Eternity Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer32

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night56

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEternity IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,825

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein introduced Eternity Intense in 2016 as a deeper, powdery reinterpretation of its classic floral pillar. The fragrance opens with a distinct splash of watery notes alongside crisp bergamot and earthy orris. As the initial freshness recedes, a prominent iris heart emerges, accompanied by delicate rose and o…

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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, Eternity Intense or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Eternity Intense is rated 3.80/5 from 612 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Eternity Intense for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Intense or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Eternity Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Intense or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Eternity Intense 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity Intense and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Osmanthus, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Eternity Intense or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eternity Intense and Talisman?

Eternity Intense has top notes of Orris, Watery Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.