Fragrance comparison

Twice vs Talisman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,360 ratings analysed

Twice

Iceberg

3.62939 votes

Rank #9,527 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,909 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Twice1/7

Talisman6/7

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

TwiceIceberg

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 939 votes

Have 30%Had 70%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 hate

17%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

939 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTwiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenGardeniaVioletJasmineOrris RootRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskHoneySandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach. Durations are only published for Twice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night16

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTalismanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Twice or Talisman?

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

Which lasts longer, Twice or Talisman?

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

Which projects more, Twice or Talisman?

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

Do Twice and Talisman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach.

Is Twice or Talisman 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 Twice and Talisman?

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. 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.