Timeless vs Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.
TimelessChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
TalismanChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Timeless1/7
Talisman6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Talisman
- Longevity
- Talisman
- Sillage & projection
- Talisman
- Value for money
- Timeless
- 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
TimelessAvonTalismanBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 812 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 421 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerTalismanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
812 votes
40%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
421 votes
Category winnerTalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTalisman
SillageTalisman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTimelessBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGardeniaBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
PatchouliCedarIrisJasmineRose
Base
OpoponaxAmberTonka BeanMuskVanilla
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Patchouli and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTalismanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,895
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTimeless by Avon opens with an upfront punch of soapy aldehydes, bergamot, and gardenia. That sharp, clean pop softens after fifteen minutes, shifting toward a darker floral core of jasmine, iris, and earthy patchouli. As the fragrance settles, warm amber, smoky opoponax, and tonka bean create a thick balsamic glow o…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Timeless or Talisman?
Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories. Timeless is rated 3.87/5 from 812 votes; Talisman is rated 4.05/5 from 421 votes. Choose Timeless for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Talisman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Timeless or Talisman?
Talisman lasts longest (Talisman 74/100, Timeless 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Timeless or Talisman?
Projection is very close: Talisman 68/100, Timeless 66/100 for sillage.
Do Timeless and Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Patchouli and Iris.
Is Timeless or Talisman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Talisman is the stronger pick. For winter, Timeless is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Timeless and Talisman?
Timeless has top notes of Aldehydes, Gardenia, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.
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