Fragrance comparison

In Case of Love vs Talisman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 452 ratings analysed

In Case of Love

Pupa

4.1631 votes

Rank #31,696 FruityFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,570 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

In Case of Love
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

In Case of Love2/7

Talisman5/7

Ratings & consensus: Talisman
Community sentiment: In Case of Love
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Talisman
Versatility: In Case of Love
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Talisman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In Case of LovePupa

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

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

35%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerIn Case of LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseFreesiaCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleMahoganyPatchouliMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for In Case of Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIn Case of LoveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 23%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,570

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Case of Love by Pupa brings together sweet orchard fruits and creamy warmth in an easy, wearable daily fragrance. The opening delivers an energetic burst of ripe peach, crisp pear, and sparkling bergamot that instantly awakens the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, soft freesia and rose unfold into a clean flor…

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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, In Case of Love or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. In Case of Love is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose In Case of Love for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, In Case of Love or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, In Case of Love 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Case of Love or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, In Case of Love 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Case of Love and Talisman smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Freesia.

Is In Case of Love or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, In Case of Love is the stronger pick. For winter, In Case of Love is the stronger pick. In Case of Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Case of Love and Talisman?

In Case of Love has top notes of Pear, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Mahogany, Patchouli and Musk. 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.