2000 Fleurs vs Risala Special Blend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 5 categories.
2000 FleursChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risala Special BlendChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
2000 Fleurs2/5
Risala Special Blend3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Risala Special Blend
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Risala Special Blend
- Sillage & projection
- 2000 Fleurs
- Value for money
- Risala Special Blend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 2000 Fleurs
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
2000 FleursCreedRisala Special BlendRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%
4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%
Category winnerRisala Special BlendRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
33%Dislike
3%Hate
141 votes
33%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRisala Special Blend
Sillage2000 Fleurs
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
green84%
white floral77%
violet69%
citrus61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MagnoliaBlack CurrantRoseVioletMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGreen TeaLilyNarcissusLilacJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Rose, Violet and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for 2000 Fleurs, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall38
Winter27
Day100
Night52
Spring100
Summer14
Fall100
Winter71
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,559
PerfumerOlivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,357
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner2000 FleursHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed 2000 Fleurs is an expansive spring floral bouquet centered on magnolia, violet, green tea, and powdery iris. Released at the start of the millennium, it opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange and tart black currant before unveiling a dense heart of lilac, narcissus, and crisp lily. The backdrop settles int…
Reviews →Risala Special Blend opens like a bright floral-fruity blend, with raspberry and citrus quickly meeting a dense bouquet of white florals, rose, and soft powder. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and smoother, bringing in leather, amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. It reads unisex with a slightly dressy feel, and it m…
Reviews →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, 2000 Fleurs or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 5 categories. 2000 Fleurs is rated 3.45/5 from 141 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose 2000 Fleurs for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 2000 Fleurs or Risala Special Blend?
They last about the same: Risala Special Blend 71/100, 2000 Fleurs 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 2000 Fleurs or Risala Special Blend?
2000 Fleurs projects furthest (2000 Fleurs 70/100, Risala Special Blend 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 2000 Fleurs and Risala Special Blend smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Rose, Violet and Mandarin Orange.
Is 2000 Fleurs or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?
2000 Fleurs suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 2000 Fleurs and Risala Special Blend?
2000 Fleurs has top notes of Magnolia, Black Currant, Rose and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Green Tea, Lily and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Risala Special Blend has top notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood.
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