Fragrance comparison

Mindset vs Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 588 ratings analysed

Mindset

Maison Alhambra

3.9476 votes

Rank #9,118 CitrusWhite Floral

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum

Ex Nihilo

4.19512 votes

Rank #2,132 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Mindset2/7

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MindsetMaison Alhambra

Blue Talisman Extrait de ParfumEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 44%Had 5%Want 51%

4.19/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerBlue Talisman Extrait de ParfumRating 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

54%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

512 votes

Category winnerMindsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlue Talisman Extrait de Parfum

SillageBlue Talisman Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMindsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

patchouli58%

woody44%

sweet30%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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™

Top20-30 mins

PearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base8-12 hrs

AmberwoodAmbrofix™SandalwoodMuskVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter86

Day100

Night86

Category winnerBlue Talisman Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Men29

Unisex54

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2,132

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerBlue Talisman Extrait de ParfumHigher 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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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum is a concentrated, fruitier evolution of the house's popular signature scent. Right away, it opens with a burst of crisp pear and bright Italian bergamot, giving you an immediate hit of juicy, mouth-watering sweetness. As it settles onto warm skin, lush orange blossom and crea…

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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 Extrait de Parfum?

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Mindset is rated 3.94/5 from 76 votes; Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.19/5 from 512 votes. Choose Mindset for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mindset or Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum?

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum 76/100, Mindset 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mindset or Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum?

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum 64/100, Mindset 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mindset and Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Ambrofix™.

Is Mindset or Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mindset and Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum?

Mindset has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Ambrofix™. Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amberwood, Ambrofix™, Sandalwood and Musk.