Fragrance comparison

Talisman vs Versant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 456 ratings analysed

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Versant

Charrier Parfums

3.7735 votes

Rank #61,061 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Talisman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Versant
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Talisman5/7

Versant2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TalismanBalenciaga

VersantCharrier Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 58%Had 31%Want 12%

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

34%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value71

Category winnerVersantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

fresh83%

aquatic65%

white floral48%

ozonic30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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 to 30 minutes

LotusMelonFreesiaCyclamen

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyCarnation

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Cyclamen, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Versant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall11

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Category winnerVersantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#61,061

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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Versant by Charrier Parfums is a light floral aquatic fragrance designed for women who appreciate clean, airy scents. The composition opens with crisp melon, dewy lotus, freesia, and cyclamen, offering a refreshing burst that feels like cool morning mist. As the opening settles, the heart reveals a bouquet of lily, li…

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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 Versant?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes; Versant is rated 3.77/5 from 35 votes. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Versant for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Talisman or Versant?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Versant 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Talisman or Versant?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Versant 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Talisman and Versant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Cyclamen, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Talisman or Versant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Talisman and Versant?

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. Versant has top notes of Lotus, Melon, Freesia and Cyclamen, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.