Dot vs Niswah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dot takes 3 of 5 categories.
DotChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
NiswahChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dot3/5
Niswah2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dot
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dot
- Sillage & projection
- Niswah
- Value for money
- Niswah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DotMarc JacobsNiswahAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
Category winnerDotRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
3,555 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
Category winners
LongevityDot
SillageNiswah
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNiswahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red BerriesPitahayaHoneysuckle
Heart
CoconutJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Top
RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg
Base
AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Coconut, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,113
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian
Launched—
Reviews260
Overall rank#25,245
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerDotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarc Jacobs Dot is a bright fruity floral that opens with tart red berries and a juicy dragon fruit feel, then settles into soft white florals, musk, and vanilla. It usually wears light and easy, which makes it a good spring or summer pick for anyone who likes pretty, youthful scents that stay playful rather than heav…
Reviews →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. …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dot or Niswah?
Dot takes 3 of 5 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dot or Niswah?
Dot lasts longest (Dot 55/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dot or Niswah?
Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dot and Niswah smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Coconut, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Dot or Niswah better for summer or winter?
Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dot and Niswah?
Dot has top notes of Red Berries, Pitahaya and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Coconut, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla. 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.
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