Fragrance comparison

Soie vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 428 ratings analysed

Soie

Reflexion

3.867 votes

Rank #61,511 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,907 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Soie1/3

Talisman2/3

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

SoieReflexion

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

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

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageSoie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

iris77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitronLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationTiare FlowerYlang-YlangIrisJasmineMilk

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,511

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,907

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soie by Reflexion pairs a bright, aldehydic citrus opening with a creamy floral heart that leans powdery and softly spicy. Carnation and iris add a vintage-leaning polish, while milk and tiare keep it smooth rather than sharp. The dry-down settles into clean musk and gentle sandalwood, reading cosy, tidy, and easy to …

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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, Soie or Talisman?

Talisman takes 2 of 3 categories. Soie is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Soie for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Soie or Talisman?

They last about the same: Talisman 74/100, Soie 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Soie or Talisman?

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

Do Soie and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Soie or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Soie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soie and Talisman?

Soie has top notes of Aldehydes, Citron, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.