Sweet Vanilla vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.
Sweet VanillaChoose it for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sweet Vanilla2/7
Talisman5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Talisman
- Longevity
- Talisman
- Sillage & projection
- Talisman
- Value for money
- Sweet Vanilla
- Versatility
- Sweet Vanilla
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Talisman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sweet VanillaDilís ParfumTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
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 hate10%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
40%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
421 votes
Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTalisman
SillageTalisman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSweet VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlactonic100%
vanilla91%
sweet83%
coconut74%
fruity65%
tropical56%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PineappleCoconutGrapefruit
Heart30 to 60 minutes
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenRose
Base1 to 2 hours
MilkVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Rose. Durations are only published for Sweet Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer69
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night31
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSweet VanillaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,380
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,844
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSweet Vanilla by Dilís Parfum is an Oriental Vanilla women's fragrance built around a creamy, dessert-like structure. The opening delivers a tropical splash of bright grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and soft coconut flesh. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance transitions into a gentle floral bouquet featuring…
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, Sweet Vanilla or Talisman?
Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Sweet Vanilla is rated 3.45/5 from 29 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Sweet Vanilla for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sweet Vanilla or Talisman?
Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sweet Vanilla or Talisman?
Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sweet Vanilla and Talisman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Rose.
Is Sweet Vanilla or Talisman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sweet Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Talisman is the stronger pick. Sweet Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sweet Vanilla and Talisman?
Sweet Vanilla has top notes of Pineapple, Coconut and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Milk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. 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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