Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Niswah

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Imagine

Dévier

5.002 votes

Rank #34,038 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,806 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Imagine1/4

Niswah3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Imagine
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

ImagineDévier

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutAmalfi LemonGingerPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacTuberoseFrangipani

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAmbergrisTonka BeanVetiver

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Frangipani and Coconut. Durations are only published for Imagine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 27%Work 25%Party 11%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine by Dévier takes a refreshing detour from predictable sunny scents. The opening brings an instant flash of Amalfi lemon and zesty ginger before toasted hazelnut adds unexpected savory warmth. It avoids standard citrus sharpness. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into lush tuberose, sweet frangipani…

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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, Imagine or Niswah?

Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories. Imagine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Imagine for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Niswah?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 70/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Imagine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Frangipani and Coconut.

Is Imagine or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Imagine suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Niswah?

Imagine has top notes of Hazelnut, Amalfi Lemon, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lilac, Tuberose and Frangipani, a base of Coconut, Ambergris, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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.