Fragrance comparison

Risala Special Blend vs Sublime Balkiss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,784 ratings analysed

3 wins

Risala Special Blend

Risala

4.0812 votes

Rank #53,289 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sublime Balkiss

The Different Company

3.821,772 votes

Rank #3,400 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 5 categories.

Risala Special Blend
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sublime Balkiss
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Risala Special Blend3/5

Sublime Balkiss2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sublime Balkiss
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: Sublime Balkiss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Risala Special BlendRisala

Sublime BalkissThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

3.82/ 5 · 1,772 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSublime BalkissRating 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

35%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,603 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRisala Special Blend

SillageRisala Special Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value41

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%

fruity92%

green84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

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

Violet LeavesBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliheatherCacao

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Lilac and Bulgarian Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,400

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews97

Category winnerSublime BalkissHigher 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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Sublime Balkiss by The Different Company is a refreshing chypre floral scent for those seeking a crisp, green profile. It opens with bright bergamot and violet leaves, settling into a heart of black currant and Bulgarian rose. This balanced, clean fragrance suits casual daytime wear in spring and summer, offering a na…

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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 Sublime Balkiss?

Risala Special Blend takes 3 of 5 categories. Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Sublime Balkiss is rated 3.82/5 from 1,772 votes. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sublime Balkiss for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Risala Special Blend or Sublime Balkiss?

Risala Special Blend lasts longest (Risala Special Blend 71/100, Sublime Balkiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Risala Special Blend or Sublime Balkiss?

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

Do Risala Special Blend and Sublime Balkiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Lilac and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Risala Special Blend or Sublime Balkiss better for summer or winter?

Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Risala Special Blend and Sublime Balkiss?

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. Sublime Balkiss has top notes of Violet Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, heather and Cacao.