Fragrance comparison

Leiber vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 575 ratings analysed

4 wins

Leiber

Judith Leiber

3.85154 votes

Rank #7,911 FloralFruity

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leiber takes 4 of 7 categories.

Leiber
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Leiber4/7

Talisman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeiberJudith Leiber

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%

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

41%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

148 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerLeiberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageLeiber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value54

Category winnerLeiberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia

Base

MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Osmanthus, Rose and Cyclamen. 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

Summer64

Fall96

Winter88

Day97

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeiberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,911

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…

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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, Leiber or Talisman?

Leiber takes 4 of 7 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Leiber or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, Leiber 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leiber or Talisman?

Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leiber and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Osmanthus, Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Leiber or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leiber is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Leiber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leiber and Talisman?

Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 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.