Fragrance comparison

Sakura vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 904 ratings analysed

Sakura

Ormonde Jayne

3.71483 votes

Rank #10,354 FloralCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,895 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sakura
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sakura1/7

Talisman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SakuraOrmonde Jayne

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 483 votes

Have 73%Had 27%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

29%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

483 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesLimePink PepperCorianderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Cherry BlossomOsmanthusCyclamenFreesiaVioletWater LilyRose

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia. 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

Summer72

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex23

Women75

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#3,895

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sakura by Ormonde Jayne opens with a biting flash of lime, mandarin orange, and crushed pink pepper before settling into a crisp heart of cherry blossom, cyclamen, and water lily. A base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla provides a quiet warmth beneath the green floral sparkle. It suits warm spring afternoons when you…

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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, Sakura or Talisman?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 483 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Sakura for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sakura or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Sakura 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sakura or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Sakura 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sakura and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia.

Is Sakura or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sakura and Talisman?

Sakura has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.