Fragrance comparison

Risala Special Blend vs Royal Marina Turquoise

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

4 wins

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #50,933 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Marina Turquoise

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.89101 votes

Rank #19,880 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Royal Marina Turquoise
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Risala Special Blend4/5

Royal Marina Turquoise1/5

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: Royal Marina Turquoise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Risala Special BlendRisala

Royal Marina TurquoisePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

3.89/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

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

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRisala Special Blend

SillageRisala Special Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value64

Category winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

green91%

white floral83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green AppleGreen NotesPeachFruity Notes

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskWoodsy NotesVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Royal Marina Turquoise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer98

Fall24

Winter11

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRoyal Marina TurquoiseHigher 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…

Reviews →

Royal Marina Turquoise by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a light fruity floral fragrance designed for warm, casual days. The scent opens with crisp green apple, velvety peach, and vibrant green notes that give off an immediate sense of fresh air and chilled fruit. As the initial sharpness settles, lily of the valley, …

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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 Royal Marina Turquoise?

Risala Special Blend takes 4 of 5 categories. Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Royal Marina Turquoise is rated 3.89/5 from 101 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 Royal Marina Turquoise for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Risala Special Blend or Royal Marina Turquoise?

Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, Royal Marina Turquoise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Risala Special Blend or Royal Marina Turquoise?

Risala Special Blend projects furthest (Risala Special Blend 64/100, Royal Marina Turquoise 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Risala Special Blend and Royal Marina Turquoise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Risala Special Blend or Royal Marina Turquoise better for summer or winter?

Risala Special Blend suits evening wear; Royal Marina Turquoise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Risala Special Blend and Royal Marina Turquoise?

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. Royal Marina Turquoise has top notes of Green Apple, Green Notes, Peach and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Vanilla and Sandalwood.