Ink Pink vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ink PinkChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ink Pink1/4
Talisman3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Talisman
- Sillage & projection
- Ink Pink
- Value for money
- Talisman
- 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
Ink PinkChris AdamsTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%
4.05/ 5 · 421 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
Category winners
LongevityTalisman
SillageInk Pink
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTalismanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
musky84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotFruity NotesCaramelPineappleWhite Peach
Heart2-3 hrs
VioletRoseYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base5-8 hrs
MuskPatchouliTonka BeanSugar
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Pineapple, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Ink Pink, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,799
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,909
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInk Pink by Chris Adams kicks off with a bright splash of white peach, candied pineapple, and a generous drizzle of warm caramel. It wastes no time getting to the point. The first three minutes carry a noticeable blast of cosmetic alcohol, but that evaporates quickly into a plush, sweet haze. As the heart unfolds, a d…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Ink Pink or Talisman?
Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Ink Pink is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Ink Pink for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ink Pink or Talisman?
Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Ink Pink 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ink Pink or Talisman?
Ink Pink projects furthest (Ink Pink 88/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ink Pink and Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Caramel, Pineapple, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Ink Pink or Talisman better for summer or winter?
Ink Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ink Pink and Talisman?
Ink Pink has top notes of Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Caramel and Pineapple, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Sugar. 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.
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