Fragrance comparison

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum vs Talisman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.53138 votes

Rank #6,394 FloralWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,768 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum5/7

Talisman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Envy Eau de ParfumGucci

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 37%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Envy Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

138 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerGucci Envy Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageGucci Envy Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGucci Envy Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotFreesiaPeachPineappleMagnolia

Heart2 to 4 hours

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseVioletIris

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peach, Pineapple and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall47

Winter22

Day100

Night53

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Envy Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,394

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,768

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum presents a crisp, botanical blend of green, floral, and woody accords. The scent opens with lively bergamot alongside delicate freesia, magnolia, and subtle touches of crisp peach and juicy pineapple. Its heart blooms into a lush floral bouquet led by sharp hyacinth, bell-shaped lily-of-the-va…

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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, Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum or Talisman?

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum is rated 4.53/5 from 138 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum or Talisman?

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum 71/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peach, Pineapple and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum and Talisman?

Gucci Envy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Freesia, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, 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.