Fragrance comparison

Moi vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 462 ratings analysed

Moi

Bi-es

3.6641 votes

Rank #35,355 WoodyPowdery

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moi
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and 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.

Moi2/7

Talisman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoiBi-es

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 29%Had 33%Want 38%

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

24%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

41 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumFreesiaPeachGreen Notes

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmberTonka Bean

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Summer71

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moi by Bi-es is an oriental fragrance for women that relies on a prominent woody and powdery structure. It features top notes of plum and freesia, moving into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. On the skin, it settles into a base of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla. It is a straightforward, modern choice for casual spri…

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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, Moi or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Moi is rated 3.66/5 from 41 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Moi for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and 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, Moi or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Moi 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moi or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Moi 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moi and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Moi or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Moi and Talisman?

Moi has top notes of Plum, Freesia, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar 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.