A 21 vs Niswah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A 21 takes 4 of 5 categories.
A 21Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
NiswahChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
A 214/5
Niswah1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A 21
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A 21
- Sillage & projection
- A 21
- Value for money
- Niswah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A 21
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A 21MorphNiswahAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
Category winnerA 21Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
45%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
85 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityA 21
SillageA 21
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNiswahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky91%
vanilla83%
fruity74%
woody65%
powdery56%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black CurrantOsmanthus
Heart2-4 hrs
CetaloxWhite Musk
Base6-10+ hrs
Madagascar VanillaAmbroxan
Top
RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg
Base
AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for A 21, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer26
Fall96
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night33
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#19,155
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#25,247
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerA 21Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph A 21 is an Italian amber fragrance that balances tart fruitiness with a warm, cozy base. The scent begins with a burst of tangy black currant and soft, peachy osmanthus before settling into a plush cloud of white musk and clean cetalox. As the perfume rests on your skin, rich Madagascar vanilla and mineral ambro…
Reviews →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. …
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, A 21 or Niswah?
A 21 takes 4 of 5 categories. A 21 is rated 3.67/5 from 85 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose A 21 for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A 21 or Niswah?
A 21 lasts longest (A 21 73/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A 21 or Niswah?
A 21 projects furthest (A 21 62/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A 21 and Niswah smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Ambroxan.
Is A 21 or Niswah better for summer or winter?
A 21 suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A 21 and Niswah?
A 21 has top notes of Black Currant and Osmanthus, heart notes of Cetalox and White Musk, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Ambroxan. 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.
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