Fragrance comparison

Izmir vs Talisman

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 658 ratings analysed

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,689 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Izmir3/7

Talisman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerIzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#3,689

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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, Izmir or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Talisman?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Talisman?

Projection is very close: Talisman 68/100, Izmir 67/100 for sillage.

Do Izmir and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Rose.

Is Izmir or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Izmir and Talisman?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood 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.