Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs Niswah

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #49,123 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,179 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dark Matter2/4

Niswah2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Matter
Sillage & projection: Dark Matter
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

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCaramelCashmere Wood

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisLavenderIncenseJasmineTobaccoViolet

Base8-10+ hrs

CypriolPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOudSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tobacco, Patchouli and Oud. Durations are only published for Dark Matter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 10%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Matter by House of Cosmo hits the air with a bold collision of spun sugar and damp soil. The opening spray bursts with warm caramel, sugary cotton candy, and soft cashmere wood. Within twenty minutes, the sweet cloud meets an earthy wall of powdery orris root, violet, and smoldering incense. It feels rich. A deep…

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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, Dark Matter or Niswah?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening 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, Dark Matter or Niswah?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or Niswah?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tobacco, Patchouli and Oud.

Is Dark Matter or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Dark Matter suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Matter and Niswah?

Dark Matter has top notes of Cotton Candy, Caramel and Cashmere Wood, heart notes of Orris, Lavender, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cypriol, Patchouli, Vetiver 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.