Fragrance comparison

Divine Decadence vs Niswah

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,293 ratings analysed

4 wins

Divine Decadence

Marc Jacobs

3.661,278 votes

Rank #5,558 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,785 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Divine Decadence takes 4 of 5 categories.

Divine Decadence
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla 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.

Divine Decadence4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Divine DecadenceMarc Jacobs

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 1,278 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerDivine DecadenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

1,278 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityDivine Decadence

SillageDivine Decadence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

Champagne77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ChampagneOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleHortensiaGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSaffronAmber

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Vanilla and Saffron. Durations are only published for Divine Decadence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day100

Night47

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Date 33%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 18%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews156

Overall rank#22,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDivine DecadenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence opens with a sudden effervescent splash. You smell fizzy champagne and tart bergamot right away. It feels celebratory and bright. Within ten minutes, lush gardenia and sweet honeysuckle take over the heart, giving the floral bouquet a creamy, almost tropical nectar texture. The base anchor…

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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, Divine Decadence or Niswah?

Divine Decadence takes 4 of 5 categories. Divine Decadence is rated 3.66/5 from 1,278 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Divine Decadence for a white floral and vanilla 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, Divine Decadence or Niswah?

Divine Decadence lasts longest (Divine Decadence 67/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divine Decadence or Niswah?

Divine Decadence projects furthest (Divine Decadence 62/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divine Decadence and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Vanilla and Saffron.

Is Divine Decadence or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Divine Decadence suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divine Decadence and Niswah?

Divine Decadence has top notes of Champagne, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Hortensia and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Saffron and Amber. 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.