Fragrance comparison

Scoundrel vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 488 ratings analysed

5 wins

Scoundrel

Revlon

4.0767 votes

Rank #10,233 AromaticFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 5 of 7 categories.

Scoundrel
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Scoundrel5/7

Talisman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScoundrelRevlon

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 48%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

40%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerScoundrelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value54

Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pineapple, Jasmine and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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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, Scoundrel or Talisman?

Scoundrel takes 5 of 7 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Scoundrel or Talisman?

They last about the same: Scoundrel 75/100, Talisman 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Talisman?

Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scoundrel and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pineapple, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Scoundrel or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Talisman?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. 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.