Fragrance comparison

Affection vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,274 ratings analysed

5 wins

Affection

Lattafa Perfumes

4.031,259 votes

Rank #1,228 VanillaNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,425 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Affection takes 5 of 5 categories.

Affection
Choose it for a vanilla and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Affection5/5

Niswah0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AffectionLattafa Perfumes

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,259 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerAffectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

954 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityAffection

SillageAffection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAffectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

nutty91%

woody83%

sweet74%

white floral65%

green56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PistachioHazelnutBlack Currant

Heart

LactonesJasmineLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Raspberry and Vanilla. 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

Summer63

Fall99

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex28

Women68

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#25,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAffectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Affection by Lattafa Perfumes brings a creamy, nutty profile to the fore. Opening with prominent pistachio and hazelnut, this scent settles into a lactonic heart of jasmine and lily of the valley. It is a warm, gourmand-leaning fragrance perfect for cozy autumn days when you want a soft, sweet scent that lingers comfo…

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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, Affection or Niswah?

Affection takes 5 of 5 categories. Affection is rated 4.03/5 from 1,259 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Affection for a vanilla and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Affection or Niswah?

Affection lasts longest (Affection 69/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Affection or Niswah?

Affection projects furthest (Affection 60/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Affection and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Raspberry and Vanilla.

Is Affection or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Affection and Niswah?

Affection has top notes of Pistachio, Hazelnut and Black Currant, heart notes of Lactones, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Raspberry, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.