Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 617 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

Phebo · 2015

4.38196 votes

Rank #7,670 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,895 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Patchouli4/7

Talisman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliPhebo

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

196 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

rose60%

balsamic50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCyclamen

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesCedar

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day100

Night83

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women5

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,895

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built around dry timber and crisp foliage, this Brazilian release pairs tart citrus with an airy herbal base. Fresh Sicilian lemon and bitter orange cut through the earthy bite of patchouli, supported by a sheer veil of cyclamen and lily of the valley. It serves workers and casual wearers who want a clean woody signat…

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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, Patchouli or Talisman?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Talisman?

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

Which projects more, Patchouli or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Patchouli or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Talisman?

Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Cedar. 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.