Fragrance comparison

Lua vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 652 ratings analysed

Lua

Natura

3.90231 votes

Rank #14,596 SweetFloral

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,895 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lua
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Lua2/7

Talisman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaNatura

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 23%Had 77%Want 0%

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

26%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value54

Category winnerLuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral86%

fruity72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

amber30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitApricotLemonMandarin OrangeBergamotPineapple

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaPeony

Base

AmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLuaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,596

PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,895

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua by Natura is a floral fruity scent for women that balances bright passionfruit and pineapple top notes with a soft heart of rose and freesia. This perfume offers a sugary, nostalgic feel, reminiscent of retro sweets and confectioneries, making it a comforting choice for daytime wear during the spring season when 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lua or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Lua is rated 3.90/5 from 231 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Lua for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lua or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Lua 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lua or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Lua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lua and Talisman smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lua or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Talisman is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lua and Talisman?

Lua has top notes of Passionfruit, Apricot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood 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.