Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #19,639 White FloralFruity
Cristal d'Or vs Risala Special Blend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cristal d'Or takes 3 of 5 categories.
Cristal d'OrChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Risala Special BlendChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cristal d'Or3/5
Risala Special Blend2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cristal d'Or
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Risala Special Blend
- Sillage & projection
- Cristal d'Or
- Value for money
- Risala Special Blend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cristal d'Or
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cristal d'OrPrincesse Marina De BourbonRisala Special BlendRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%
4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%
Category winnerCristal d'OrRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
24 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
Category winners
LongevityRisala Special Blend
SillageCristal d'Or
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
amber69%
citrus61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
RaspberryMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Jasmine SambacTuberoseTiare Flower
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberVanillaMusk
Top
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Amber. Durations are only published for Cristal d'Or, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer55
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night100
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#19,639
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#50,933
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCristal d'OrHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCristal d'Or by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume that centers on rich white flowers and ripe berries. It opens with sweet mandarin orange and tart raspberry, creating an immediate splash of juicy brightness. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet of jasmine sambac, tuberose, and velvety tia…
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, Cristal d'Or or Risala Special Blend?
Cristal d'Or takes 3 of 5 categories. Cristal d'Or is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cristal d'Or for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cristal d'Or or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, Cristal d'Or 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cristal d'Or or Risala Special Blend?
Cristal d'Or projects furthest (Cristal d'Or 69/100, Risala Special Blend 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cristal d'Or and Risala Special Blend smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Amber.
Is Cristal d'Or or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?
Cristal d'Or suits day or night wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cristal d'Or and Risala Special Blend?
Cristal d'Or has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Tiare Flower, a base of Amber, Vanilla and 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.
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