Fragrance comparison

Menta & Alecrim vs Risala

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 397 ratings analysed

Menta & Alecrim

Granado

4.21387 votes

Rank #12,176 GreenAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

Risala

Swiss Arabian

4.0010 votes

Rank #45,194 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Menta & Alecrim
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Risala
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Menta & Alecrim2/4

Risala2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Menta & AlecrimGranado

RisalaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerMenta & AlecrimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

387 votes

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRisala

SillageRisala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

citrus30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

RosemaryAnise

Base

MuskCypressAmber

Top

LemonGreen LeavesThymeRosemaryMint

Heart

LavenderCedarFennel

Base

SandalwoodHay

InformationalShared notesMint, Green Leaves and Rosemary. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex87

Women4

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#45,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMenta & AlecrimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Menta & Alecrim opens with a blast of crushed garden mint leaves, icy bergamot, and bitter green foliage. The opening feels raw and cold, like tearing fresh herbs directly from wet soil on a humid summer morning. As the top notes settle, aromatic rosemary and sweet anise emerge to soften the sharp herbal edges…

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Risala by Swiss Arabian presents a crisp, aromatic profile for men. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon, mint, and green leaves before settling into a heart of lavender and fennel. The dry down relies on earthy hay and sandalwood, grounding the initial freshness in a warm, masculine base that performs well for daily …

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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, Menta & Alecrim or Risala?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Menta & Alecrim is rated 4.21/5 from 387 votes; Risala is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Menta & Alecrim for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Risala for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Menta & Alecrim or Risala?

Risala lasts longest (Risala 69/100, Menta & Alecrim 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Menta & Alecrim or Risala?

Risala projects furthest (Risala 58/100, Menta & Alecrim 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Menta & Alecrim and Risala smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Green Leaves and Rosemary.

Is Menta & Alecrim or Risala better for summer or winter?

Risala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Menta & Alecrim and Risala?

Menta & Alecrim has top notes of Mint, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary and Anise, a base of Musk, Cypress and Amber. Risala has top notes of Lemon, Green Leaves, Thyme and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Fennel, a base of Sandalwood and Hay.