Fragrance comparison

Serenity vs Talisman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 425 ratings analysed

Serenity

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.754 votes

Rank #53,087 SweetFruity

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,825 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Serenity
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Serenity2/4

Talisman2/4

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

SerenityLe Bonheur Perfumes

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySerenity

SillageSerenity

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

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FruitsBergamotMandarin

Heart2 to 3 hours

Ylang-YlangPatchouliJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaCaramel

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Serenity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,825

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serenity by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an expressive balance of bright citrus, rich florals, and dense gourmand warmth. The scent opens with a lively blend of mandarin, bergamot, and mixed fruits, offering an instant rush of juicy sweetness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals exotic ylang-ylang paired with s…

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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, Serenity or Talisman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Serenity is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Serenity or Talisman?

Serenity lasts longest (Serenity 80/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Serenity or Talisman?

Serenity projects furthest (Serenity 75/100, Talisman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serenity and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine and Amber.

What are the notes in Serenity and Talisman?

Serenity has top notes of Fruits, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Caramel. 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.