Fragrance comparison

Libeccio vs Talisman

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 450 ratings analysed

Libeccio

Paolo Gigli

3.2429 votes

Rank #48,971 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,585 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 6 categories.

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

Libeccio2/6

Talisman4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibeccioPaolo Gigli

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 33%

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

24%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

48%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageLibeccio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LilacRoseJasmineEucalyptusCyclamenMint

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryIrisPeach

Base6-10 hrs

CedarAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Iris. Durations are only published for Libeccio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLibeccioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,585

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libeccio by Paolo Gigli is an unapologetic, vintage-style floral powerhouse. It opens with an icy slap of medicinal eucalyptus and spearmint that quickly collides with soapy garden lilac, crisp cyclamen, and classic pink rose petals. You might smell high-end laundry soap in the first ten minutes. That sharpness soon y…

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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, Libeccio or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 6 categories. Libeccio is rated 3.24/5 from 29 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Libeccio for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Libeccio or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, Libeccio 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Libeccio or Talisman?

Libeccio projects furthest (Libeccio 85/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libeccio and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Iris.

Is Libeccio or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Libeccio and Talisman?

Libeccio has top notes of Lilac, Rose, Jasmine and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris and Peach, a base of Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.