Fragrance comparison

Me vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 454 ratings analysed

American Eagle

3.7933 votes

Rank #55,669 FruitySweet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,904 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Me
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on 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.

Me1/7

Talisman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeAmerican Eagle

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

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

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

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%

sweet91%

tropical83%

citrus74%

woody65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Jasmine. 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

Summer43

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night8

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,904

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Me by American Eagle captures a bright, youthful energy through its fruity and floral composition. Opening with a crisp pineapple and mandarin orange punch, it quickly mellows into a heart of freesia and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down relies on a comfortable base of musk and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Me or Talisman?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Me is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Me for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on 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, Me or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Me 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Me or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Me 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Me and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Me or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Me and Talisman?

Me has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk 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.