Fragrance comparison

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum vs Talisman

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 422 ratings analysed

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum

Mas Jewels

5.001 votes

Rank #51,270 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,589 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum2/4

Talisman2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Talisman
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

Mas Brilliant Eau de ParfumMas Jewels

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMas Brilliant Eau de Parfum

SillageMas Brilliant Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

rose84%

amber77%

white floral69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LitchiBergamotPeach

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base8-10 hrs

MuskAmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 16%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,270

PerfumerMohamed Mandouh

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,589

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum by Mas Jewels immediately catches your attention with bright sweetness. The opening hits fast. A mouthwatering surge of ripe peach, exotic litchi, and sparkling bergamot creates a vibrant fruit cocktail on warm skin. Within thirty minutes, this juicy brightness settles into a lush floral bo…

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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, Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum or Talisman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum or Talisman?

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum 90/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum or Talisman?

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum 75/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum and Talisman?

Mas Brilliant Eau de Parfum has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). 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.