On El vs Risala Special Blend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody 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.
On El1/5
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
- On El
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
On ElJesus Del PozoRisala Special BlendRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
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 hate21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%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 bothfruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
Top
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
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#18,960
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#52,853
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOn El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
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, On El or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories. On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose On El for a fruity and woody 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, On El or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, On El or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do On El and Risala Special Blend smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.
Is On El or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?
On El suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in On El and Risala Special Blend?
On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry. 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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