Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Absolut Oil vs Talisman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

Osmanthus Absolut Oil

Clive Christian

3.333 votes

Rank #67,034 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,770 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Osmanthus Absolut Oil
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Osmanthus Absolut Oil1/4

Talisman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Osmanthus Absolut Oil
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

Osmanthus Absolut OilClive Christian

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Absolut Oil

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

floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart4 to 6 hours

OsmanthusYlang-YlangJasmineCherry Blossom

Base8 to 12+ hours

VetiverSaffronVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Osmanthus and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Absolut Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,034

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,770

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthus Absolut Oil by Clive Christian presents a concentrated study in contrasting textures. It opens with bright lemon, crisp mandarin orange, and airy freesia, delivering an immediate splash of fresh citrus. That initial sharpness settles quickly as the heart emerges, led by plush osmanthus with its signature apr…

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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, Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Talisman?

Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Osmanthus Absolut Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Osmanthus Absolut Oil for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Talisman?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil lasts longest (Osmanthus Absolut Oil 100/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Osmanthus Absolut Oil 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Absolut Oil and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Osmanthus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Absolut Oil and Talisman?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Osmanthus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cherry Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Saffron 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.