Fragrance comparison

7th Avenue vs Risala Special Blend

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

7th Avenue

Ascania

4.0011 votes

Rank #56,370 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #52,853 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Risala Special Blend takes 5 of 5 categories.

7th Avenue
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risala Special Blend
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

7th Avenue0/5

Risala Special Blend5/5

Ratings & consensus: Risala Special Blend
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Risala Special Blend
Sillage & projection: Risala Special Blend
Value for money: Risala Special Blend
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Risala Special Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

7th AvenueAscania

Risala Special BlendRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 45%Had 39%Want 15%

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 hate

18%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRisala Special Blend

SillageRisala Special Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value89

Category winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

yellow floral84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Linden BlossomLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaMandarin Orange

Heart

CloveJasminePeachNutmegYlang-YlangTuberoseBulgarian Rose

Base

MuskAmberSandalIrisVanilla

Top

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac

Heart

JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation

Base

LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove

InformationalShared notesLilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRisala Special BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

7th Avenue is a floral woody musk with a soft, old-school bouquet feel. It opens green and floral with lilac, lily-of-the-valley and magnolia, then turns warmer and spicier as clove, nutmeg, peach and rose come forward over a musky amber, sandalwood and vanilla base. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys classic …

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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…

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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, 7th Avenue or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend takes 5 of 5 categories. 7th Avenue is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose 7th Avenue for a floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 7th Avenue or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, 7th Avenue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 7th Avenue or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, 7th Avenue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 7th Avenue and Risala Special Blend smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange.

Is 7th Avenue or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?

7th Avenue suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 7th Avenue and Risala Special Blend?

7th Avenue has top notes of Linden Blossom, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, heart notes of Clove, Jasmine, Peach and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandal and Iris. 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.