Fragrance comparison

Idylle Eau Sublime vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,440 ratings analysed

Idylle Eau Sublime

Guerlain

4.041,019 votes

Rank #4,349 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,904 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Idylle Eau Sublime
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Idylle Eau Sublime2/7

Talisman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idylle Eau SublimeGuerlain

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

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

33%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,019 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ 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

rose100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

musky77%

floral69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Rose WaterLitchi

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseJasminePeach

Base4 to 7 hours

White MuskPatchouli

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Peach and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Idylle Eau Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,349

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#3,904

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle Eau Sublime by Guerlain is a fresh floral eau de toilette centered on crisp rose water and juicy litchi. Released in 2011 and composed by Thierry Wasser, it lightens the original Idylle profile by pairing morning roses with soft peach and white jasmine. As the initial dewiness recedes, the fragrance settles int…

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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, Idylle Eau Sublime or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Idylle Eau Sublime is rated 4.04/5 from 1,019 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Idylle Eau Sublime for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Idylle Eau Sublime or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Idylle Eau Sublime 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle Eau Sublime or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Idylle Eau Sublime 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle Eau Sublime and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Peach and Patchouli.

Is Idylle Eau Sublime or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Idylle Eau Sublime and Talisman?

Idylle Eau Sublime has top notes of Rose Water and Litchi, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Peach, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. 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.