Fragrance comparison

Anse Turqouise vs Risala Special Blend

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Anse Turqouise

Manuel Canovas

3.7232 votes

Rank #37,349 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #49,443 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anse Turqouise
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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.

Anse Turqouise1/4

Risala Special Blend3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anse TurqouiseManuel Canovas

Risala Special BlendRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

19%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

32 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRisala Special Blend

SillageRisala Special Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar Ylang-YlangCalifornia OrangeCitronGeraniumCeylon CinnamonMandarin OrangeCloveBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Egyptian JasmineBulgarian RoseOrange BlossomIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyHaitian Vetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSpanish LabdanumMadagascar VanillaWhite Musk

Top

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac

Heart

JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation

Base

LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clove, Bergamot and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Anse Turqouise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 21%Party 10%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnse TurqouiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Canovas Anse Turqouise surprises anyone expecting a breezy ocean aquatic. The turquoise bottle packaging hints at sea salt, yet the juice reveals a rich, sunlit garden brimming with ripe California orange, citron, and spicy clove. Madagascar ylang-ylang adds a sunny, buttery floral brightness right from the sta…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anse Turqouise or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 4 categories. Anse Turqouise is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Anse Turqouise for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Anse Turqouise or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, Anse Turqouise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anse Turqouise or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, Anse Turqouise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anse Turqouise and Risala Special Blend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clove, Bergamot and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Anse Turqouise or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?

Anse Turqouise suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anse Turqouise and Risala Special Blend?

Anse Turqouise has top notes of Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, California Orange, Citron and Geranium, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Spanish Labdanum, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. 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.