Fragrance comparison

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III vs Risala Special Blend

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III

Maxim's de Paris

3.001 votes

Rank #65,218 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #48,187 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Risala Special Blend
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III2/4

Risala Special Blend2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III
Sillage & projection: Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III
Value for money: Risala Special Blend
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

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather IIIMaxim's de Paris

Risala Special BlendRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III

SillageMaxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value89

Category winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

leather69%

musky61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NutmegCypressRaspberryVioletOlibanumSaffronBlack TeaLeatherLabdanumMuskStyraxCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac

Heart

JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation

Base

LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Violet, Olibanum and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRisala Special BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dark amber leather with a spicy, slightly fruity opening, Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III quickly settles into resin, suede, musk, and dry cedar. The violet and black tea touches can give it a powdery, textured feel rather than a loud rough leather. It looks best for cool weather, evenings, and dressier sett…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III or Risala Special Blend?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III or Risala Special Blend?

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III lasts longest (Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III 100/100, Risala Special Blend 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III or Risala Special Blend?

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III projects furthest (Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III 100/100, Risala Special Blend 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III and Risala Special Blend smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Violet, Olibanum and Saffron.

Is Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III suits evening wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III and Risala Special Blend?

Maxim's Pour Homme Myrrhe & Leather III features Nutmeg, Cypress, Raspberry, Violet and Olibanum. 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.