Fragrance comparison

Cassili vs Niswah

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cassili

Parfums de Marly

3.843,150 votes

Rank #5,716 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,118 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassili takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cassili
Choose it for a floral and fruity 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.

Cassili4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiliParfums de Marly

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 3,150 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerCassiliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

3,150 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityCassili

SillageCassili

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantFloral NotesBulgarian Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumFrangipaniPetaliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Frangipani and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cassili, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#23,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCassiliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Cassili smells like chilled peach cream poured over tart berries. The initial spray hits with a sharp burst of red currant and fresh Bulgarian rose before mellowing fast. Within ten minutes, tropical frangipani and juicy plum create an unexpected stone fruit illusion that feels silky, bright, and chee…

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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, Cassili or Niswah?

Cassili takes 4 of 5 categories. Cassili is rated 3.84/5 from 3,150 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cassili for a floral and fruity 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, Cassili or Niswah?

Cassili lasts longest (Cassili 63/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassili or Niswah?

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

Do Cassili and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Frangipani and Vanilla.

Is Cassili or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cassili and Niswah?

Cassili has top notes of Red Currant, Floral Notes and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Plum, Frangipani, Petalia and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.