Fragrance comparison

Qbhanera vs Talisman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 422 ratings analysed

3 wins

Qbhanera

Diadema Exclusif

4.001 votes

Rank #57,743 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,580 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qbhanera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Qbhanera
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Qbhanera3/4

Talisman1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qbhanera
Sillage & projection: Qbhanera
Value for money: Qbhanera
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

QbhaneraDiadema Exclusif

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityQbhanera

SillageQbhanera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

Category winnerQbhaneraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotRumBourbon Geranium

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaJasmine SambacDamask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeachRed Fruits

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmbergrisVirginia CedarPatchouliOakmoss

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesRum, Freesia, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Qbhanera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,743

PerfumerPier Luigi Salvi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,580

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qbhanera by Diadema Exclusif delivers a bright, sun-drenched collision of tart Sicilian lemon, sweet dark rum, and blooming Damask rose. The first spray releases a sharp citrus zest backed by a boozy kick. Within twenty minutes, the tartness recedes to reveal velvety peach, crisp freesia, and lush jasmine petals. Grou…

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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, Qbhanera or Talisman?

Qbhanera takes 3 of 4 categories. Qbhanera is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Qbhanera for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Qbhanera or Talisman?

Qbhanera lasts longest (Qbhanera 85/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qbhanera or Talisman?

Projection is very close: Qbhanera 70/100, Talisman 68/100 for sillage.

Do Qbhanera and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Freesia, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Qbhanera or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Qbhanera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qbhanera and Talisman?

Qbhanera has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Rum and Bourbon Geranium, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine Sambac, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. 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.