Fragrance comparison

Talisman vs Un Jour

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 469 ratings analysed

4 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,713 FruitySweet

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Un Jour

Charles Jourdan

3.9848 votes

Rank #37,410 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Talisman4/7

Un Jour3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TalismanBalenciaga

Un JourCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

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

33%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerUn JourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value60

Category winnerUn JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, floral 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

AldehydesPeachCassisPineappleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthJasmineLilyMagnoliaYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

Muskoak mossPalisander RosewoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pineapple, Peach and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Un Jour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerUn JourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,713

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#37,410

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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Un Jour by Charles Jourdan opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tangy cassis before softening into luscious ripe peach. The initial ten seconds carry a brisk solvent snap, yet the scent warms quickly on clean skin. Soon, a rich bouquet of springtime hyacinth, heady jasmine, and crea…

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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 Un Jour?

Talisman takes 4 of 7 categories. Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes; Un Jour is rated 3.98/5 from 48 votes. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Un Jour for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Talisman or Un Jour?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Un Jour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Talisman or Un Jour?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Un Jour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Talisman and Un Jour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pineapple, Peach and Mandarin Orange.

Is Talisman or Un Jour better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Talisman and Un Jour?

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. Un Jour has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, oak moss, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.