Red Berries vs Risala Special Blend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Red BerriesChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Risala Special BlendChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Red Berries2/4
Risala Special Blend2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Risala Special Blend
- Sillage & projection
- Risala Special Blend
- Value for money
- Red Berries
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red Berries
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Red BerriesFA'RARisala Special BlendRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityRisala Special Blend
SillageRisala Special Blend
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed BerriesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh88%
fruity77%
white floral65%
rose53%
sweet42%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red BerriesLilacTuberoseVioletPink PepperGreen Notes
Heart
PeonyRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMusk
Top
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
InformationalShared notesLilac, Tuberose, Violet and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#49,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,357
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRed BerriesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRed Berries by FA'RA is a bright, refreshing fruity floral perfume made for effortless everyday wear. It opens with a splash of tart red berries, dewy green notes, and soft lilac petals that immediately feel crisp and clean. As it settles onto your skin, romantic peony, classic rose, and gentle jasmine bloom into a sw…
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, Red Berries or Risala Special Blend?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Red Berries is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Red Berries for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Red Berries or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, Red Berries 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red Berries or Risala Special Blend?
Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, Red Berries 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Red Berries and Risala Special Blend smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Lilac, Tuberose, Violet and Rose.
Is Red Berries or Risala Special Blend better for summer or winter?
Red Berries suits daytime wear; Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red Berries and Risala Special Blend?
Red Berries has top notes of Red Berries, Lilac, Tuberose and Violet, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. 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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