Stardust vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Stardust takes 6 of 7 categories.
StardustChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Stardust6/7
Talisman1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Stardust
- Community sentiment
- Stardust
- Longevity
- Stardust
- Sillage & projection
- Stardust
- Value for money
- Talisman
- Versatility
- Stardust
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Stardust
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
StardustAnnette NeufferTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 204 votes
Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%
4.05/ 5 · 421 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerStardustRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
52%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
40%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
421 votes
Category winnerStardustMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStardust
SillageStardust
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTalismanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
cacao77%
vanilla69%
floral61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Cotton CandyBitter AlmondOsmanthusRose
Base
Cacao PodBeeswaxTonka BeanVanillaSiam BenzoinPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Osmanthus, Rose and Beeswax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer18
Fall76
Winter100
Day93
Night100
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerStardustMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,554
PerfumerAnnette Neuffer
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#3,909
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerStardustHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStardust is a sweet citrus gourmand with a bright orange opening, a playful cotton candy and almond heart, and a cocoa, beeswax, vanilla dry-down. Reviews point to orange jelly candy dipped in chocolate, dry cocoa powder, pollen-like osmanthus, earthy patchouli, and a fizzy, almost sparkling texture. It suits shoppers…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Stardust or Talisman?
Stardust takes 6 of 7 categories. Stardust is rated 4.09/5 from 204 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Stardust for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Stardust or Talisman?
Stardust lasts longest (Stardust 82/100, Talisman 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Stardust or Talisman?
Projection is very close: Stardust 70/100, Talisman 68/100 for sillage.
Do Stardust and Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus, Rose and Beeswax.
Is Stardust or Talisman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Talisman is the stronger pick. For winter, Stardust is the stronger pick. Stardust suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Stardust and Talisman?
Stardust has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Bitter Almond, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Cacao Pod, Beeswax, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.
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