Fragrance comparison

Talisman vs Wish Pure

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 634 ratings analysed

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,895 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Wish Pure

Chopard

3.91213 votes

Rank #10,670 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Wish Pure
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Talisman5/7

Wish Pure2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TalismanBalenciaga

Wish PureChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 34%Had 66%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

23%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerWish PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

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%

woody92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

caramel61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

Red CurrantPearYuzuMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCyclamenPimentoLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel. Durations are only published for Wish Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night51

Category winnerWish PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,895

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#10,670

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Wish Pure by Chopard strips away the heavy, suffocating syrup of nineties gourmands to deliver a crisp, easygoing everyday fragrance. The initial spritz bursts open with tart red currant, sharp yuzu citrus, and crisp green pear. It feels bright and biting for the first five minutes before softening. As the sharp fruit…

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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 Wish Pure?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories. Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes; Wish Pure is rated 3.91/5 from 213 votes. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Wish Pure for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Talisman or Wish Pure?

Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Wish Pure 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Talisman or Wish Pure?

Talisman projects furthest (Talisman 68/100, Wish Pure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Talisman and Wish Pure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.

Is Talisman or Wish Pure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Talisman and Wish Pure?

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. Wish Pure has top notes of Red Currant, Pear, Yuzu and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Cyclamen, Pimento and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.