Fragrance comparison

Mindset vs Blue Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,991 ratings analysed

Mindset

Maison Alhambra

3.9476 votes

Rank #9,118 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blue Talisman

Ex Nihilo · 2023

4.163,915 votes

Rank #1,205 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mindset
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Blue Talisman
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mindset3/7

Blue Talisman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MindsetMaison Alhambra

Blue TalismanEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 44%Had 5%Want 51%

4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerBlue TalismanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

49%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

3,915 votes

Category winnerMindsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlue Talisman

SillageBlue Talisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value27

Category winnerMindsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

patchouli58%

woody44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotBergamot

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmbrofix™

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGeorgywood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom and Ambrofix™. Durations are only published for Blue Talisman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerMindsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Men21

Unisex52

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched2023

Reviews205

Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mindset by Maison Alhambra is a citrus-forward, woody musk fragrance released in 2025. It leans heavily on crisp Calabrian bergamot, transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom. The base relies on patchouli and Ambrofix for a modern, clean structure. This scent is suited for daily wear, providing a polished an…

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Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo opens with an invigorating splash of crisp bergamot, juicy sweet pear, and fresh ginger that feels instantly bright and cheerful. As the initial sparkling citrus calms down over the first half hour, soft orange blossom and clean modern woods step in to create an airy, comforting aroma remini…

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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, Mindset or Blue Talisman?

Blue Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Mindset is rated 3.94/5 from 76 votes; Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes. Choose Mindset for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mindset or Blue Talisman?

Blue Talisman lasts longest (Blue Talisman 70/100, Mindset 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mindset or Blue Talisman?

Blue Talisman projects furthest (Blue Talisman 59/100, Mindset 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mindset and Blue Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Ambrofix™.

Is Mindset or Blue Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mindset and Blue Talisman?

Mindset has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Ambrofix™. Blue Talisman has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar.