Fragrance comparison

Pluto vs Blue Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,919 ratings analysed

Pluto

Zara

4.504 votes

Rank #42,436 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Blue Talisman

Ex Nihilo · 2023

4.163,915 votes

Rank #1,205 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pluto
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Talisman
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pluto1/4

Blue Talisman3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlutoZara

Blue TalismanEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

49%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

3,915 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlue Talisman

SillageBlue Talisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value27

Category winnerPlutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky90%

white floral80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

aromatic50%

citrus100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGeorgywood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Blue Talisman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men21

Unisex52

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched2023

Reviews205

Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This cologne delivers a straightforward burst of fresh citrus and light blossoms on a clean base. It feels best suited for warm afternoons when you want something casual and uncomplicated to wear with a plain t-shirt. The simple formula makes it easy to spray generously without worrying about overwhelming anyone aroun…

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Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo opens with an invigorating splash of crisp bergamot, juicy sweet pear, and fresh ginger that feels instantly bright and cheerful. As the initial sparkling citrus calms down over the first half hour, soft orange blossom and clean modern woods step in to create an airy, comforting aroma remini…

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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, Pluto or Blue Talisman?

Blue Talisman takes 3 of 4 categories. Pluto is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes. Choose Pluto for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pluto or Blue Talisman?

Blue Talisman lasts longest (Blue Talisman 70/100, Pluto 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pluto or Blue Talisman?

Blue Talisman projects furthest (Blue Talisman 59/100, Pluto 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pluto and Blue Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Pluto or Blue Talisman better for summer or winter?

Pluto suits daytime wear; Blue Talisman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pluto and Blue Talisman?

Pluto has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Blue Talisman has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar.