My Diamond vs Risala Special Blend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories.
My DiamondChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risala Special BlendChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
My Diamond1/5
Risala Special Blend4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Risala Special Blend
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Risala Special Blend
- Sillage & projection
- Risala Special Blend
- Value for money
- Risala Special Blend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- My Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
My DiamondPascal MorabitoRisala Special BlendRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%
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 hate19%Love
58%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
57 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
LongevityRisala Special Blend
SillageRisala Special Blend
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
iris77%
citrus69%
amber61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LilacMagnoliaLimewood
Heart
VioletTuberoseCarnationNutmeg
Base
IrisAmberMuskVanilla
Top
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
InformationalShared notesLilac, Magnolia, Violet and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall86
Winter41
Day100
Night23
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#35,601
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,853
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMy DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito My Diamond opens with a crisp burst of limewood paired with sweet magnolia and dewy lilac. Within ten minutes, the initial zesty brightness fades into a soft, velvety heart where powdery violet and delicate tuberose dominate. A pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth alongside spicy carnation, keeping the f…
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, My Diamond or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories. My Diamond is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose My Diamond for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, My Diamond or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, My Diamond 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, My Diamond or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, My Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do My Diamond and Risala Special Blend smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Magnolia, Violet and Tuberose.
Is My Diamond or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?
My Diamond suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in My Diamond and Risala Special Blend?
My Diamond has top notes of Lilac, Magnolia and Limewood, heart notes of Violet, Tuberose, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Iris, Amber, Musk 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.
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