Fragrance comparison

Genuine Touch vs Risala Special Blend

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Genuine Touch

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.336 votes

Rank #62,729 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #53,366 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 3 categories.

Genuine Touch
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risala Special Blend
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Genuine Touch0/3

Risala Special Blend3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Risala Special Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Genuine TouchThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Risala Special BlendRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ 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

fruity100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CranberryLavenderBergamotGrapefruitLemon

Heart

SaffronVioletRaspberryJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegWoody Notes

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaLeather

Top

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac

Heart

JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation

Base

LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Violet and Raspberry. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRisala Special BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genuine Touch by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with a sharp flash of cranberry, bergamot, and lemon, cushioned by clean lavender. As the initial citrus crispness settles, saffron and raspberry bring a warm, fruity spice into the heart alongside quiet floral accents of violet and jasmine. The base grounds the scent i…

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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, Genuine Touch or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 3 categories. Genuine Touch is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Genuine Touch for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Genuine Touch or Risala Special Blend?

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

Which projects more, Genuine Touch or Risala Special Blend?

Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, Genuine Touch 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genuine Touch and Risala Special Blend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Violet and Raspberry.

Is Genuine Touch or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?

Genuine Touch suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genuine Touch and Risala Special Blend?

Genuine Touch has top notes of Cranberry, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Violet, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Leather. 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.