Talisman
“Talisman by Balenciaga is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a fruity, sweet composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Beeswax
Beeswax, harvested from the hives of industrious bees, carries the scent of sunlight and nectar. Its aroma is richly honeyed, with a subtle sweetness that hints at the meadows where bees gather their bounty. This natural material has long been prized for its ability to blend seamlessly into compositions, offering depth without overwhelming other notes.
Leather
Leather is more than just an aroma; it’s a texture, a memory of old books or vintage leather goods. Its scent can be earthy and warm, sometimes tinged with the subtle smokiness of tanning processes, evoking a sense of heritage and craftsmanship.
Caramel
Caramel is the essence of burnt sugar, a deep, golden hue that hints at the sweet heat of baking. This note captures the complexity of caramelization, where the initial sweetness evolves into a deeper, almost smoky warmth. Its origins are as varied as its applications in perfumery, often derived from natural extracts or synthetic compounds to mimic the depth and richness of the real thing.
Dominique Preyssas
Founding perfumer · 3 fragrances · French
“They are extremely powerful, long-lasting and can be used pure, or diluted, allowing all sorts of effects from adding volume and strength to the whole composition to giving a clear, super-modern amber, dry woody or animal signature.”
Dominique Preyssas is a fine-fragrance perfumer who left a scientific path after his chemistry degree to study for three more years at ISIPCA, then trained at the Roure Bertrand Dupont Perfumery School and worked at Mane Fils and Takasago before joining CPL Aromas in 2003. An active member of the Société Française des Parfumeurs, he is known for his enthusiasm for the new generation of amber molecules such as ambrocenide and norlimbanol dextro, which he uses widely in niche fragrance for both men and women.
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