Fragrance comparison

Dua’s Anniversary vs Niswah

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Dua’s Anniversary

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #71,575 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,501 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niswah takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dua’s Anniversary
Choose it for a sweet and woody character.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dua’s Anniversary0/4

Niswah4/4

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

Dua’s AnniversaryThe Dua Brand

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityNiswah

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

coconut61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesRed BerriesPatchouliVanillaCoconutCaramelTobaccoAlmondCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Patchouli, Vanilla and Coconut. Durations are only published for Dua’s Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 19%Work 9%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua's Anniversary by The Dua Brand is a concentrated oriental vanilla extrait that opens with a tart burst of ripe red berries and crushed almond. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an unexpected touch of crisp green notes intertwined with milky coconut flesh, cedar wood, and earthy patchouli. In the…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dua’s Anniversary or Niswah?

Niswah takes 4 of 4 categories. Dua’s Anniversary is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dua’s Anniversary for a sweet and woody character. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua’s Anniversary or Niswah?

Niswah lasts longest (Niswah 52/100, Dua’s Anniversary 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua’s Anniversary or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Dua’s Anniversary 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua’s Anniversary and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Patchouli, Vanilla and Coconut.

Is Dua’s Anniversary or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Dua’s Anniversary suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua’s Anniversary and Niswah?

Dua’s Anniversary features Green Notes, Red Berries, Patchouli, Vanilla and Coconut. 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.