Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Women vs Talisman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 436 ratings analysed

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #43,599 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,576 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marc Joseph for Women
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marc Joseph for Women2/5

Talisman3/5

Ratings & consensus: Talisman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Marc Joseph for Women
Value for money: Marc Joseph for Women
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

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

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

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageMarc Joseph for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskMossAmber

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,576

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of d…

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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, Marc Joseph for Women or Talisman?

Talisman takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Women or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Marc Joseph for Women 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Women or Talisman?

Projection is very close: Marc Joseph for Women 69/100, Talisman 68/100 for sillage.

Do Marc Joseph for Women and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Marc Joseph for Women or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Women and Talisman?

Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss 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.