Labdanum vs Niswah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LabdanumChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
NiswahChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Labdanum2/4
Niswah2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Labdanum
- Sillage & projection
- Labdanum
- 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
LabdanumParfumaneNiswahAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
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 hate57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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
Category winners
LongevityLabdanum
SillageLabdanum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNiswahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
floral65%
herbal53%
woody42%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PlumFlowersLeather
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumArtemisiaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
RaspberryAmberBenzoinPatchouli
Top
RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg
Base
AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Raspberry, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Labdanum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day50
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#34,377
PerfumerBekir Kantarcı
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#25,425
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfumane Labdanum delivers a rich, cozy blend of dark plum, supple leather, and warm resinous amber. When you first spray it, you get a burst of sweet dark fruit backed by a gentle, worn-in leather jacket scent that keeps the sweetness from turning candy-like. As it settles, golden labdanum resin and creamy jasmine t…
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, Labdanum or Niswah?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Labdanum is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, 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, Labdanum or Niswah?
Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 60/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Labdanum or Niswah?
Projection is very close: Labdanum 55/100, Niswah 53/100 for sillage.
Do Labdanum and Niswah smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Raspberry, Benzoin and Patchouli.
Is Labdanum or Niswah better for summer or winter?
Labdanum suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Labdanum and Niswah?
Labdanum has top notes of Plum, Flowers and Leather, heart notes of Labdanum, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Amber, 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.
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