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Escada Escada Magnetism vs Balenciaga Talisman
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Notes
Top
Red BerriesBlack CurrantCassiaLitchiPineappleMelon
Heart
Green LeavesBasilAlmond BlossomIrisFreesiaHeliotropeJasmineMagnoliaRoseCarawayLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaPatchouliBenzoinMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver
Accords
Fruity
100%
Sweet
68%
Green
66%
Aromatic
60%
Fresh
58%
Woody
58%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Escada Magnetism by Escada is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Escada Magnetism was launched in 2003. Escada Magnetism was created by Steve DeMercado and Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Red Berries, Black Currant, Cassia, Litchi, Pineapple and Melon; middle notes are Green Leaves, Basil, Almond Blossom, Iris, Freesia, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Magnolia, Rose, Caraway and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.
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Notes
Top
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPineapplePeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynthLitchiBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseIrisCyclamenFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BeeswaxLeatherCaramelSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmberCoconutCedarMusk
Accords
Fruity
100%
Sweet
91%
Woody
88%
Floral
74%
Powdery
59%
Warm spicy
57%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Talisman by Balenciaga is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Talisman was launched in 1994. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Dried Fruits, Rum, Aldehydes, Pineapple, Peach, Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Hiacynth, Litchi and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Cyclamen, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Beeswax, Leather, Caramel, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Amber, Coconut, Cedar and Musk. Talisman includes feminine and sensual, sharp notes, as well as the classic, floral, aldehyd notes in harmony. It opens with fruity-floral accords of litchi, dry fruit and osmathus, spiced with rum. The heart is enriched with flowers, includes notes of jasmine, hyacinth, lily of the valley, freesia and cyclamen. The base is interesting and includes woody notes of patchouli and sandalwood softened with vanilla and bee wax. It was created in 1994.
Notes in Common
32% sharedShared (13)
LitchiPineappleIrisFreesiaJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCaramelVanillaPatchouliMuskSandalwoodAmber
Only in Escada Magnetism
Red BerriesBlack CurrantCassiaMelonGreen LeavesBasilAlmond BlossomHeliotropeMagnoliaCarawayBenzoinVetiver
Only in Talisman
Dried FruitsRumAldehydesPeachOsmanthusMandarin OrangeHiacynthBergamotYlang-YlangCarnationCyclamenBeeswax+4 more
Rating
4.00vs4.05
Ratings
5,305vs431
Concentration
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Launch Year
2003vs1994
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.00 from 5,305 ratings vs 4.05 from 431).
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Escada Magnetism versus "strong" for Talisman.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
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