Fragrance comparison

Grey Velvet vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Grey Velvet

Venezia 1920

4.0423 votes

Rank #44,819 FruitySweet

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,518 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey Velvet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Grey Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Grey Velvet3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Grey Velvet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grey Velvet
Sillage & projection: Grey Velvet
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

Grey VelvetVenezia 1920

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerGrey VelvetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityGrey Velvet

SillageGrey Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amber

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutFigPlum

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodRaspberryMusk

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoconut and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Grey Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall91

Winter36

Day66

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Date 34%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 17%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,819

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grey Velvet by Venezia 1920 opens with an unexpected rush of dry golden amber, shaking off a brief burst of alcohol before settling into plush, dark fruit. Ripe purple plum and green fig flesh merge with a milky coconut note that softens any sharp edges. It does not smell like sun lotion. Instead, the texture feels li…

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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, Grey Velvet or Niswah?

Grey Velvet takes 3 of 5 categories. Grey Velvet is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Grey Velvet for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, 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, Grey Velvet or Niswah?

Grey Velvet lasts longest (Grey Velvet 60/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grey Velvet or Niswah?

Grey Velvet projects furthest (Grey Velvet 67/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grey Velvet and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Coconut and Raspberry.

Is Grey Velvet or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Grey Velvet suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grey Velvet and Niswah?

Grey Velvet has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Raspberry and Musk. 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.