Fragrance comparison

Libeccio vs Risala Special Blend

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Libeccio

Paolo Gigli

3.2429 votes

Rank #48,971 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #47,303 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Libeccio
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risala Special Blend
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Libeccio2/4

Risala Special Blend2/4

Ratings & consensus: Risala Special Blend
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Libeccio
Sillage & projection: Libeccio
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

LibeccioPaolo Gigli

Risala Special BlendRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 33%

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

24%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

48%Dislike

0%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLibeccio

SillageLibeccio

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

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LilacRoseJasmineEucalyptusCyclamenMint

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryIrisPeach

Base6-10 hrs

CedarAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac

Heart

JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation

Base

LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove

InformationalShared notesLilac, Rose, Jasmine and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Libeccio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRisala Special BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libeccio by Paolo Gigli is an unapologetic, vintage-style floral powerhouse. It opens with an icy slap of medicinal eucalyptus and spearmint that quickly collides with soapy garden lilac, crisp cyclamen, and classic pink rose petals. You might smell high-end laundry soap in the first ten minutes. That sharpness soon y…

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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, Libeccio or Risala Special Blend?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Libeccio is rated 3.24/5 from 29 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Libeccio for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Libeccio or Risala Special Blend?

They last about the same: Libeccio 72/100, Risala Special Blend 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Libeccio or Risala Special Blend?

Libeccio projects furthest (Libeccio 85/100, Risala Special Blend 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libeccio and Risala Special Blend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose, Jasmine and Raspberry.

Is Libeccio or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Libeccio and Risala Special Blend?

Libeccio has top notes of Lilac, Rose, Jasmine and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris and Peach, a base of Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.