Fragrance comparison

Hope vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 506 ratings analysed

Hope

Orlov Paris

3.3285 votes

Rank #16,987 FruityFloral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Hope
Choose it for a fruity and floral 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.

Hope1/7

Talisman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HopeOrlov Paris

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 28%

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

21%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

6%Hate

62 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

PeachOsmanthusRose

Base

MuskPatchouliCedar

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Osmanthus, Rose and Patchouli. 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

Summer74

Fall48

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHopeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,987

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hope by Orlov Paris is a peachy floral musk with a bright, fruity opening and a soft woody base. Reviews point to ripe peach, osmanthus, rose and musk, with some wearers also noticing a creamy or slightly herbal fennel-like twist. It reads clearly feminine, polished and noticeable. Sample first if you dislike sweet f…

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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, Hope or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Hope is rated 3.32/5 from 85 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Hope for a fruity and floral 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, Hope or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, Hope 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hope or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Hope 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hope and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Osmanthus, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Hope or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hope and Talisman?

Hope has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peach, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.