Fragrance comparison

Cannes vs Niswah

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Cannes

Mango

4.147 votes

Rank #40,154 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,600 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cannes
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cannes2/4

Niswah2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cannes
Sillage & projection: Niswah
Value for money: Cannes
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

CannesMango

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

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

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityCannes

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCannesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotLavenderSage

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCaramel

Base5-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cannes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 22%Party 15%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cannes by Mango delivers a cozy spin on the traditional barbershop scent by lacing brisk French lavender and herbal sage with melted caramel and warm tonka bean. The first spray brings a momentary blast of sharp alcohol and bright bergamot before settling into a soft, peppery hum. Within thirty minutes, spicy cinnamon…

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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, Cannes or Niswah?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cannes is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cannes for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cannes or Niswah?

Cannes lasts longest (Cannes 58/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cannes or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Cannes 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cannes and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Cannes or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cannes and Niswah?

Cannes has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.