Fragrance comparison

Gucci Oud vs Niswah

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 762 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci Oud

Gucci

4.05747 votes

Rank #2,085 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,934 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gucci Oud4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci OudGucci

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerGucci OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityGucci Oud

SillageGucci Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#23,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGucci OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Oud by Gucci brings together sweet tart fruits and dark woods in an accessible oriental blend. The scent opens with a noticeable burst of ripe raspberry and crisp pear, sprinkled with warm saffron. Soon, Bulgarian rose and orange blossom take over the heart, creating a rich floral character with a jammy sweetnes…

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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, Gucci Oud or Niswah?

Gucci Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Oud or Niswah?

Gucci Oud lasts longest (Gucci Oud 72/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Oud or Niswah?

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

Do Gucci Oud and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gucci Oud or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Gucci Oud suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Oud and Niswah?

Gucci Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber 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.