Mars vs Risala Special Blend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
MarsChoose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Risala Special BlendChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mars2/5
Risala Special Blend2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Risala Special Blend
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mars
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Risala Special Blend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mars
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarsNicheendRisala Special BlendRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 68%
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 hate15%Love
30%Like
26%Ok
11%Dislike
19%Hate
27 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
Category winners
LongevityMars
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
iris92%
powdery84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Patchouli LeafCacaoWoody Notes
Heart
IrisBulgarian Rose
Base
SuedeLeather
Top
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Iris, Bulgarian Rose and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring11
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
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#24,981
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#52,853
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMarsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMars by Nicheend opens with a striking combination of patchouli leaf and cacao. As it settles, iris and Bulgarian rose emerge to soften the profile, eventually drying down into a foundation of suede and leather. This unisex scent works best in cooler weather, offering a solid and grounded presence that feels both inti…
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, Mars or Risala Special Blend?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Mars is rated 3.11/5 from 37 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mars for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mars or Risala Special Blend?
Mars lasts longest (Mars 80/100, Risala Special Blend 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mars or Risala Special Blend?
Projection is very close: Mars 64/100, Risala Special Blend 64/100 for sillage.
Do Mars and Risala Special Blend smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Iris, Bulgarian Rose and Leather.
Is Mars or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?
Mars suits evening wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mars and Risala Special Blend?
Mars has top notes of Patchouli Leaf, Cacao and Woody Notes, heart notes of Iris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Suede 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.
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