Fragrance comparison

Talisman vs Think Pink

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 426 ratings analysed

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,585 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Think Pink

Everything Pink!

2.205 votes

Rank #67,606 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 4 categories.

Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Think Pink
Choose it for a fruity and floral character.

Talisman4/4

Think Pink0/4

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

TalismanBalenciaga

Think PinkEverything Pink!

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate30

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

floral91%

rose83%

tropical74%

citrus65%

amber56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

PeachLitchiMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

RoseCarnationFrangipaniApricot Blossom

Base2-4 hrs

AmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Rose. Durations are only published for Think Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 24%Date 16%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,585

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#67,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Think Pink by Everything Pink! is an upbeat, sugary burst of orchard fruit and bright petals. It makes an unapologetic first impression. Right out of the nozzle, juicy peach and tart litchi collide with a splash of mandarin orange. The opening is loud and sticky sweet. As the mist settles onto your collarbone, a gentl…

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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, Talisman or Think Pink?

Talisman takes 4 of 4 categories. Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes; Think Pink is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Think Pink for a fruity and floral character.

Which lasts longer, Talisman or Think Pink?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Think Pink 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Talisman or Think Pink?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Think Pink 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Talisman and Think Pink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Rose.

Is Talisman or Think Pink better for summer or winter?

Think Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Talisman and Think Pink?

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. Think Pink has top notes of Peach, Litchi, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Frangipani and Apricot Blossom, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.