Fragrance comparison

Harmonie vs Talisman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 437 ratings analysed

Harmonie

Le Parfumeur

3.9416 votes

Rank #58,520 CitrusFruity

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,828 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Harmonie
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Harmonie1/5

Talisman3/5

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

HarmonieLe Parfumeur

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 21%Had 28%Want 51%

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

13%Love

81%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHarmonieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity90%

rose80%

woody70%

powdery60%

floral50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeachWhite RoseJasmineIris

Base4 to 7 hours

Apple TreeMuskVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Harmonie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall10

Winter0

Day100

Night11

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#58,520

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,828

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harmonie by Le Parfumeur is a bright floral fruity perfume for women built on a fresh citrus opening and a powdery floral base. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and tart bergamot that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart emerges featuring juicy peach, velvet…

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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, Harmonie or Talisman?

Talisman takes 3 of 5 categories. Harmonie is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Harmonie for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Harmonie or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Harmonie 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harmonie or Talisman?

Projection is very close: Harmonie 68/100, Talisman 68/100 for sillage.

Do Harmonie and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Harmonie or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Harmonie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harmonie and Talisman?

Harmonie has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, White Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Apple Tree, Musk and Vanilla. 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.