Fragrance comparison

more slowly vs Talisman

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

more slowly

Mullium

4.003 votes

Rank #57,825 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,689 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 4 categories.

more slowly
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

more slowly0/4

Talisman4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Talisman
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

more slowlyMullium

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

iris77%

rose69%

green61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesRoseLitchiBlack currant leafIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for more slowly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night26

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,689

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mullium More Slowly delivers a crisp, sparkling introduction driven by fizzy aldehydes and sharp black currant leaf. It bites immediately. Sweet litchi nectar quickly cushions that initial sharp green sting. Within twenty minutes, the tartness recedes as a dewy pink rose and powdery iris step forward into the heart. Y…

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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, more slowly or Talisman?

Talisman takes 4 of 4 categories. more slowly is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose more slowly for a aldehydic and fresh character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, more slowly or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, more slowly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, more slowly or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, more slowly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do more slowly and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose and Iris.

Is more slowly or Talisman better for summer or winter?

more slowly suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in more slowly and Talisman?

more slowly features Aldehydes, Rose, Litchi, Black currant leaf and Iris. 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.