Fragrance comparison

Miroir De L'Air vs Talisman

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 425 ratings analysed

Miroir De L'Air

Parfums de Folleville

2.254 votes

Rank #73,233 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,607 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Miroir De L'Air
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Miroir De L'Air1/4

Talisman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Miroir De L'Air
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

Miroir De L'AirParfums de Folleville

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate31

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMiroir De L'AirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCandy apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Osmanthus

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Osmanthus, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Miroir De L'Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 22%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,233

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,607

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miroir De L'Air by Parfums de Folleville delivers a quirky take on modern chypre perfume. The first spray releases a sharp flash of Sicilian mandarin and sticky candy apple. That sugary fruit note feels punchy and slightly synthetic before softening quickly. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into an apricot-…

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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, Miroir De L'Air or Talisman?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Miroir De L'Air is rated 2.25/5 from 4 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Miroir De L'Air for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Miroir De L'Air or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Miroir De L'Air 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miroir De L'Air or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Miroir De L'Air 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miroir De L'Air and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Miroir De L'Air or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Miroir De L'Air suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miroir De L'Air and Talisman?

Miroir De L'Air has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Candy apple, heart notes of Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.