Fragrance comparison

Wish Pure vs Talisman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 634 ratings analysed

Wish Pure

Chopard

3.91213 votes

Rank #10,670 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Talisman

Balenciaga

4.05421 votes

Rank #3,895 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Talisman takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Wish Pure2/7

Talisman5/7

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

Wish PureChopard

TalismanBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 34%Had 66%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

23%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

40%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerWish PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTalisman

SillageTalisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTalismanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

caramel61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantPearYuzuMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCyclamenPimentoLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top

Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynth

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night51

Spring42

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWish PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,670

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#3,895

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerTalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Wish Pure or Talisman?

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

Which lasts longer, Wish Pure or Talisman?

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

Which projects more, Wish Pure or Talisman?

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

Do Wish Pure and Talisman smell similar?

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

Is Wish Pure or Talisman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wish Pure and Talisman?

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. 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.