Fragrance comparison

Talisman vs Twice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,360 ratings analysed

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Twice

Iceberg

3.62939 votes

Rank #9,527 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Talisman6/7

Twice1/7

Ratings & consensus: Talisman
Community sentiment: Talisman
Longevity: Talisman
Sillage & projection: Talisman
Value for money: Twice
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

TalismanBalenciaga

TwiceIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 939 votes

Have 30%Had 70%Want 0%

Category winnerTalismanRating 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

17%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

939 votes

Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTwiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

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

AldehydesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenGardeniaVioletJasmineOrris RootRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskHoneySandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Twice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#9,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

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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Iceberg Twice is a brisk, unapologetically clean floral fragrance built around crisp aldehydes, dewy freesia, and velvety peach. It launched in 1995. The opening hits like an icy splash of cold spring water. You get a sharp, soapy punch in the first three minutes, which can startle you if you expect a gentle sugary fr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Talisman or Twice?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes; Twice is rated 3.62/5 from 939 votes. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Twice for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Talisman or Twice?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Twice 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Talisman or Twice?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Twice 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Talisman and Twice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Talisman or Twice better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Talisman and Twice?

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. Twice has top notes of Aldehydes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach, heart notes of Cyclamen, Gardenia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Honey, Sandalwood and Cedar.