Fragrance comparison

Ilham vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 274 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ilham

SoOud

4.41259 votes

Rank #3,991 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,387 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Ilham4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IlhamSoOud

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerIlhamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

259 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityIlham

SillageIlham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather

Heart

Pink PepperLabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesGinger

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Saffron, Pink Pepper 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 season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex43

Women53

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#25,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIlhamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SoOud Ilham opens with a heavy pour of warm caramel melted over tart red berries and sliced peach. Saffron and soft leather undercut the fruit, keeping the sweetness grounded in a dark, resinous frame. As the heart unfolds, pink pepper, cypriol oil, and earthy labdanum inject a woody spice that cuts through the initia…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ilham or Niswah?

Ilham takes 4 of 5 categories. Ilham is rated 4.41/5 from 259 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ilham for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham or Niswah?

Ilham lasts longest (Ilham 75/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham or Niswah?

Ilham projects furthest (Ilham 73/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Vanilla.

Is Ilham or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham and Niswah?

Ilham has top notes of Caramel, Red Berries, Peach and Saffron, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.