Fragrance comparison

Spring in Paris vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 514 ratings analysed

Spring in Paris

Celine Dion

4.0993 votes

Rank #16,194 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,558 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Spring in Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Spring in Paris2/7

Talisman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spring in ParisCeline Dion

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 33%

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

32%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerSpring in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSpring in ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CassiaRed CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleySyringaJasmineOsmanthus

Base4-5 hrs

VanillaMusk

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Spring in Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall7

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,194

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#3,558

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect heavy drama here. Celine Dion Spring in Paris delivers a breezy wash of fresh white flowers and tart garden fruit. The first spray brings a sharp burst of mandarin orange and red currant before softening into clean lily-of-the-valley and syringa blossoms. Cassia adds green crispness. Nothing turns heavy …

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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, Spring in Paris or Talisman?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Spring in Paris is rated 4.09/5 from 93 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Spring in Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Spring in Paris or Talisman?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Spring in Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spring in Paris or Talisman?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Spring in Paris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spring in Paris and Talisman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Osmanthus.

Is Spring in Paris or Talisman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring in Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Spring in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spring in Paris and Talisman?

Spring in Paris has top notes of Cassia, Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Syringa, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla 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.