Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Risque

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

Dusk

Mar Galliti

3.676 votes

Rank #52,689 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Risque

Roja Dove

4.07418 votes

Rank #4,466 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Risque takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risque
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Dusk0/4

Risque4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskMar Galliti

RisqueRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.07/ 5 · 418 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

48%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

343 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRisque

SillageRisque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerRisqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

DillLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaLemon BalmChamomileJasmineTulsiYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAngelicaOakmoss

Top

BergamotLemonLitsea Cubeba

Heart

ChamomileHyacinthRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossCivetPatchouliVetiverLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 17%Party 9%

Men6

Unisex32

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerRisqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Mar Galliti opens with an unapologetic snap of crushed garden dill and tart lime peel. It is raw and green. The first two minutes hit sharp, almost like snapping fresh vegetable stalks after rain. Soon, herbal lemon balm and soothing chamomile soften the edges, supported by honeyed mimosa petals and a touch of…

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Risque is a polished green floral chypre with a bright citrus opening, a floral heart led by jasmine, rose and hyacinth, and a mossy, woody base softened by civet and labdanum. It reads elegant, slightly vintage in style, and more modern in texture than some classic chypres. On skin, it can feel airy rather than heavy…

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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, Dusk or Risque?

Risque takes 4 of 4 categories. Dusk is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Risque is rated 4.07/5 from 418 votes. Choose Dusk for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risque for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Risque?

Risque lasts longest (Risque 75/100, Dusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Risque?

Risque projects furthest (Risque 69/100, Dusk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Risque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver.

Is Dusk or Risque better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Risque?

Dusk has top notes of Dill and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa, Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Oakmoss. Risque has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Litsea Cubeba, heart notes of Chamomile, Hyacinth, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Vetiver.