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Talisman by Balenciaga — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Balenciaga· 1996· Eau Transparente

Talisman

Name: Talisman by Balenciaga
Brand: Balenciaga
Rating: 8.06 (418 reviews)

8.1418Typically ~$100

Opens on bergamot, settles into an oakmoss-floral base. A spring pick.

FloralFruityGreenCitrusSpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Grapefruit Violet leaf Blackcurrant Lemon Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Carnation Freesia

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Atkinsons· 1979

8.549~$160

From the same house

When to wear it

A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

56%

Spring

100%

Summer

89%

Fall

70%

Day

100%

Night

65%

Where

Office

92%

Casual

100%

Date

85%

Club

51%

Formal

82%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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First

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Blazer

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8.4628~$100

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7.7825~$125

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8.7172~$60

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7.8259~$100

Sport

60%

Talisman

Scent profile

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Heart notes

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