Fragrance comparison

Risala Special Blend vs My Diamond

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #52,853 FloralWhite Floral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

My Diamond

Pascal Morabito

3.8657 votes

Rank #35,601 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories.

Risala Special Blend
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
My Diamond
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Risala Special Blend4/5

My Diamond1/5

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

Risala Special BlendRisala

My DiamondPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

3.86/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerRisala Special BlendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

19%Love

58%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRisala Special Blend

SillageRisala Special Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

iris77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac

Heart

JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation

Base

LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove

Top

LilacMagnoliaLimewood

Heart

VioletTuberoseCarnationNutmeg

Base

IrisAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Lilac, Tuberose 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 season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall86

Winter41

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMy DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Pascal 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…

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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, Risala Special Blend or My Diamond?

Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories. Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; My Diamond is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose My Diamond for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Risala Special Blend or My Diamond?

Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, My Diamond 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Risala Special Blend or My Diamond?

Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, My Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Risala Special Blend and My Diamond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Lilac, Tuberose and Violet.

Is Risala Special Blend or My Diamond better for summer or winter?

Risala Special Blend suits evening wear; My Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Risala Special Blend and My Diamond?

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. 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.