Fragrance comparison

Amburana ao Sol vs Niswah

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amburana ao Sol

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.18158 votes

Rank #23,503 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,644 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amburana ao Sol takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amburana ao Sol
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amburana ao Sol3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Amburana ao Sol
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amburana ao Sol
Sillage & projection: Amburana ao Sol
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

Amburana ao SolL’Occitane Au Brésil

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerAmburana ao SolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

158 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityAmburana ao Sol

SillageAmburana ao Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

caramel84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CoconutFruitsBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

FrangipaniGardeniaWhite Flowers

Base5-7+ hrs

CaramelAmber

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Frangipani and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Amburana ao Sol, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night47

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women88

Casual 37%Date 31%Work 17%Party 14%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,503

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#22,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amburana ao Sol by L’Occitane Au Brésil delivers a sunlit splash of golden warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs crisp bergamot citrus with creamy coconut milk and tangy Brazilian fruits. It feels cheerful and bright. Within minutes, the zesty edge softens as velvety frangipani and creamy gardenia petal…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amburana ao Sol or Niswah?

Amburana ao Sol takes 3 of 5 categories. Amburana ao Sol is rated 4.18/5 from 158 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Amburana ao Sol for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amburana ao Sol or Niswah?

Amburana ao Sol lasts longest (Amburana ao Sol 64/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amburana ao Sol or Niswah?

Projection is very close: Amburana ao Sol 54/100, Niswah 53/100 for sillage.

Do Amburana ao Sol and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Coconut, Frangipani and Gardenia.

Is Amburana ao Sol or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Amburana ao Sol suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amburana ao Sol and Niswah?

Amburana ao Sol has top notes of Coconut, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia and White Flowers, a base of Caramel and Amber. 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.