Fragrance comparison

Resort Lovers vs Talisman

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 584 ratings analysed

Resort Lovers

Mandarina Duck

3.64163 votes

Rank #18,964 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,713 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Resort Lovers
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Resort Lovers1/7

Talisman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Resort LoversMandarina Duck

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

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

21%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

163 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerResort LoversBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesViolet LeavesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-6+ hrs

Tonka BeanCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Osmanthus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Resort Lovers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night39

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex61

Women30

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 14%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,964

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,713

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Resort Lovers is an airy, crisp floral woody musk built around comforting soapy aldehydes and refreshing bergamot. The scent opens with a fizzy citrus spark that instantly evokes chilled soda and clean morning air. Within minutes, green violet leaves and sweet osmanthus soften the sharpness, wrapping yo…

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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, Resort Lovers or Talisman?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Resort Lovers is rated 3.64/5 from 163 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Resort Lovers for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Resort Lovers or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Resort Lovers 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Resort Lovers or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Resort Lovers 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Resort Lovers and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Osmanthus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Resort Lovers or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Resort Lovers and Talisman?

Resort Lovers has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 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.