L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Niswah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 4 of 5 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
NiswahChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême4/5
Niswah1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Sillage & projection
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Value for money
- Niswah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainNiswahAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 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
Category winners
LongevityL'Homme Idéal Extrême
SillageL'Homme Idéal Extrême
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNiswahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Top
RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg
Base
AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Patchouli. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#24,313
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
Reviews →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. …
Reviews →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, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Niswah?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet 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. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Niswah?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême lasts longest (L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Niswah?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême projects furthest (L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Niswah smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Patchouli.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Niswah better for summer or winter?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Niswah?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.
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