Fragrance comparison

Desert Liwa vs Niswah

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,512 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niswah takes 3 of 3 categories.

Desert Liwa
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Desert Liwa0/3

Niswah3/3

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

Desert LiwaQueen B

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityNiswah

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPeony and Rose. Durations are only published for Desert Liwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Liwa by Queen B surprises anyone expecting dry desert sand. The first spray reveals tart blackberry and mixed sweet fruits before softening into fresh pink peony and garden rose. Underneath that juicy blossom bouquet, warm amber and smooth resins create a gentle, cozy foundation with a touch of cosmetic powder.…

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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, Desert Liwa or Niswah?

Niswah takes 3 of 3 categories. Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Liwa or Niswah?

Niswah lasts longest (Niswah 52/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Liwa or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Liwa and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Peony and Rose.

Is Desert Liwa or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Liwa and Niswah?

Desert Liwa has top notes of Blackberry and Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Resins, Spicy Notes and Powdery Notes. 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.