Fragrance comparison

Sophia vs Talisman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sophia

Patrizia Pepe

4.336 votes

Rank #47,225 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,574 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sophia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sophia
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sophia2/3

Talisman1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sophia
Sillage & projection: Sophia
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

SophiaPatrizia Pepe

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 15%Had 11%Want 74%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySophia

SillageSophia

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

sweet100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

coconut58%

caramel44%

citrus30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineapplePapayaPeachCoconutMandarin OrangeCaramelSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

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#47,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sophia by Patrizia Pepe pairs juicy tropical fruit with warm caramel. The opening hits immediately with bright pineapple, mandarin orange, and tangy papaya before settling into a creamier heart of peach and coconut. As the bright fruit tones taper off, a base of sandalwood, caramel, and clean musk hugs the skin for ho…

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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, Sophia or Talisman?

Sophia takes 2 of 3 categories. Sophia is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Sophia for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sophia or Talisman?

Sophia lasts longest (Sophia 93/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sophia or Talisman?

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

Do Sophia and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Caramel.

Is Sophia or Talisman better for summer or winter?

Sophia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sophia and Talisman?

Sophia features Pineapple, Papaya, Peach, Coconut and Mandarin Orange. 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.