Fragrance comparison

Mally vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 432 ratings analysed

Mally

3.9111 votes

Rank #24,883 CoconutWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,910 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mally
Choose it for a coconut and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Mally1/5

Talisman4/5

Ratings & consensus: Talisman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Mally
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

MallyMally

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 67%

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

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMallyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

white floral92%

floral84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

lactonic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasmineMandarin OrangeBambooPalm LeafRed Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaPeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 4 hours

CoconutPeachMuskSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Mally, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,883

PerfumerNicole Mancini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,910

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mally by Mally delivers a sunlit mix of tropical sweetness and crisp greenery. The scent begins with tart red berries, mandarin orange, and a dewy green blend of bamboo and palm leaf, framed by clean jasmine petals. As the opening settles, freesia, peony, and lily-of-the-valley create an airy bouquet with fresh floral…

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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, Mally or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 5 categories. Mally is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Mally for a coconut and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mally or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Mally 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mally or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Mally 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mally and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Mally or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Mally suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mally and Talisman?

Mally has top notes of Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Bamboo and Palm Leaf, heart notes of Freesia, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.