Fragrance comparison

Bayn Al Asrar vs Niswah

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 450 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bayn Al Asrar

PARIS CORNER

3.54435 votes

Rank #10,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #24,669 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bayn Al Asrar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bayn Al Asrar
Choose it for a woody and amber 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. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bayn Al Asrar4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bayn Al AsrarPARIS CORNER

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 435 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 43%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerBayn Al AsrarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

12%Hate

435 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityBayn Al Asrar

SillageBayn Al Asrar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fruity84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearHazelnutOlibanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseOsmanthusSaffronJasmine Sambac

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaSandalwoodLabdanumAmbergrisAkigalawood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Bayn Al Asrar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall93

Winter79

Day100

Night68

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews80

Overall rank#24,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerBayn Al AsrarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bayn Al Asrar by PARIS CORNER delivers a distinct mix of fruity pear, roasted hazelnut, and resinous olibanum right from the first spray. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart of rose, osmanthus, and jasmine sambac, accented by warm spicy saffron. The drydown rests on a heavy base of sandalwoo…

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, Bayn Al Asrar or Niswah?

Bayn Al Asrar takes 4 of 5 categories. Bayn Al Asrar is rated 3.54/5 from 435 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bayn Al Asrar for a woody and amber 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. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bayn Al Asrar or Niswah?

Bayn Al Asrar lasts longest (Bayn Al Asrar 66/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bayn Al Asrar or Niswah?

Bayn Al Asrar projects furthest (Bayn Al Asrar 56/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bayn Al Asrar and Niswah smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla.

Is Bayn Al Asrar or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Bayn Al Asrar suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bayn Al Asrar and Niswah?

Bayn Al Asrar has top notes of Pear, Hazelnut and Olibanum, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Saffron and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Ambergris. 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.