We list it as a match for one original, Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman. One owner report scores it 8 for accuracy and 6 for longevity, from $40. It is The Scent File Pick among the 7 we list for Blue Talisman.
Two separate scores, never averaged: how close it smells, and how long it lasts.
Against Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, Maison Asrar Legacy scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify.
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
Widely called the closest budget Blue Talisman — “much better dupe” and “super similar” from owner-of-both reports. Longevity is contested (ranges from a weak ~2h to all-day).
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The first 3 of the other 6 matches we list for Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, in our ranking.
Jo Milano’s take on Blue Talisman Extrait. In a side-by-side with the original extrait one owner found the opening close but the dry-down more linear and citrus-led; another found their bottle very similar to the original.
Yom & Layl markets it as a Blue Talisman dupe; vendor owner-of-both reviews call it a near-mirror, but independent editorial notes it skews sweeter and lacks the base depth of the original.
The most-discussed budget option, but a loose match — owner-of-both reports note sweet-vs-sour pear differences and call it “in the vibe” rather than a true clone. Strong longevity.
The 30 best-tested dupes under $40, as a PDF. You join our email list too: rare emails, no spam.
