Fragrance comparison

Note Vanillée vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,565 ratings analysed

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,907 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Note Vanillée2/7

Talisman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note VanilléeM. Micallef

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

875 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerNote VanilléeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Vanilla and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#3,907

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Note Vanillée by M. Micallef creates a warm, boozy aura that defines cozy winter wear. This blend centers on a rich vanilla base, lifted by crisp mandarin and spiced with cognac. It provides a dense, comforting presence on the skin that works well for formal evenings or quiet nights at home. It remains a staple for th…

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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, Note Vanillée or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Note Vanillée or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, Note Vanillée 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Note Vanillée or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Note Vanillée 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Note Vanillée and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Vanilla and Rum.

Is Note Vanillée or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Talisman is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Vanillée is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Note Vanillée and Talisman?

Note Vanillée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac. 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.