Fragrance comparison

916 vs Niswah

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

916

Borbonese

3.005 votes

Rank #71,183 Soft SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,247 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories.

916
Choose it for a soft spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

9161/4

Niswah3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 916
Sillage & projection: Niswah
Value for money: Niswah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Niswah

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

916Borbonese

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

47%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

Longevity916

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

iris92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

violet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGingerBergamot

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

AmbroxanSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Peony, Rose and Ambroxan. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Borbonese 916 is a soft spicy iris scent with a bright ginger and bergamot opening, then a powdery floral heart of iris, peony, and rose. The drydown looks clean and modern rather than heavy, with ambroxan and sandalwood giving it a musky woody base. It may suit someone who likes polished, contemporary florals with a …

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Niswah opens with a bright rush of pear, berries and saffron, then settles into a floral oud wrapped in caramel, vanilla and amber woods. It reads rich, sweet and intentionally dramatic. This is the kind of scent that may suit shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern gourmands with a fruity top and a smoky, woody base. …

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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, 916 or Niswah?

Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories. 916 is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose 916 for a soft spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 916 or Niswah?

916 lasts longest (916 60/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 916 or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, 916 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 916 and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Peony, Rose and Ambroxan.

Is 916 or Niswah better for summer or winter?

916 suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 916 and Niswah?

916 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Ambroxan and Sandalwood. Niswah has top notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Frangipani, Coconut and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.