Fragrance comparison

Jour 9 vs Niswah

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jour 9

Majouri

3.4624 votes

Rank #51,816 FruityFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #24,669 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jour 9 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jour 9
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jour 93/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jour 9
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jour 9
Sillage & projection: Jour 9
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

Jour 9Majouri

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 59%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerJour 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityJour 9

SillageJour 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperPlumMagnolia

Heart2 to 4 hours

SaffronOrris RootOsmanthus

Base4 to 8 hours

OudBenzoinLabdanum

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Oud and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Jour 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day71

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex86

Women7

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,816

PerfumerJennifer Jambon

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jour 9 by Majouri is a woody spicy eau de parfum built around sweet plum, powdery orris root, and resinous oud. The opening pairs ripe plum with bright magnolia and a pinch of pink pepper, giving the initial spray a lush, fruity lift. As the perfume settles, saffron and osmanthus introduce a warm spicy warmth, while e…

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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, Jour 9 or Niswah?

Jour 9 takes 3 of 5 categories. Jour 9 is rated 3.46/5 from 24 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Jour 9 for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Jour 9 or Niswah?

Jour 9 lasts longest (Jour 9 76/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jour 9 or Niswah?

Projection is very close: Jour 9 54/100, Niswah 53/100 for sillage.

Do Jour 9 and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Oud and Benzoin.

Is Jour 9 or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Jour 9 suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jour 9 and Niswah?

Jour 9 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Plum and Magnolia, heart notes of Saffron, Orris Root and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Benzoin and Labdanum. 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.