Fragrance comparison

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten vs Talisman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 518 ratings analysed

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

Pussy Deluxe

4.0497 votes

Rank #13,866 FruityFloral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,568 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten1/7

Talisman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pussy Deluxe Velvet KittenPussy Deluxe

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 10%Had 16%Want 74%

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

46%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

97 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLitchiMagnoliaMandarin OrangeArtemisiaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumJasmineFreesiaPeachLily-of-the-ValleyRoseLotus

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberMuskCedar

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Freesia and Peach. Durations are only published for Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer42

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night93

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPussy Deluxe Velvet KittenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex13

Women50

Casual 33%Date 29%Party 23%Work 15%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#3,568

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten brings a punchy mix of sweet fruit and vintage cosmetic powder right to the front. The initial spray delivers sharp bergamot, tangy litchi, and a prickle of spicy pink pepper before settling down. Three sprays create an instant cloud of sweetness. Soon, juicy plum and velvety peach emerge al…

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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, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Talisman?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten is rated 4.04/5 from 97 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Freesia and Peach.

Is Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten and Talisman?

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Litchi, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Plum, Jasmine, Freesia and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk 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.