Fragrance comparison

Cookie Cat vs Niswah

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cookie Cat

Pussy Deluxe

3.8784 votes

Rank #15,298 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,458 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cookie Cat takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cookie Cat
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cookie Cat4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cookie CatPussy Deluxe

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 54%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerCookie CatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityCookie Cat

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCookie CatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

soft spicy77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LicoricePear

Heart2-3 hrs

CaramelJasmineGardeniaLitchi

Base3-5 hrs

VanilaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Cookie Cat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Work 26%Date 17%Party 9%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#22,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCookie CatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cookie Cat by Pussy Deluxe brings an unapologetic bakery sweetness wrapped in playful gothic charm. It opens with juicy pear and a distinct bite of dark licorice that cuts through the initial alcohol flash. Soon, warm caramel and creamy gardenia take over the midsection, softening any sharp edges into a sugary pastry …

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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, Cookie Cat or Niswah?

Cookie Cat takes 4 of 5 categories. Cookie Cat is rated 3.87/5 from 84 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cookie Cat for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cookie Cat or Niswah?

Cookie Cat lasts longest (Cookie Cat 57/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cookie Cat or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Cookie Cat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cookie Cat and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Cookie Cat or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Cookie Cat suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cookie Cat and Niswah?

Cookie Cat has top notes of Licorice and Pear, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine, Gardenia and Litchi, a base of Vanila, 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.