Fragrance comparison

Lao Oud Elixir vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lao Oud Elixir

Bortnikoff

4.3010 votes

Rank #37,093 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,425 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lao Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lao Oud Elixir
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lao Oud Elixir3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lao Oud Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lao Oud Elixir
Sillage & projection: Lao Oud Elixir
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

Lao Oud ElixirBortnikoff

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerLao Oud ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityLao Oud Elixir

SillageLao Oud Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy91%

cacao83%

coffee74%

leather65%

floral56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaPink Pepper

Heart

CacaoChamomilePeru BalsamCinnamonBeeswax

Base

OudIndian OudCoffeeBirch TarGuaiac WoodVanilla AbsoluteWoody NotesTonka Bean

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon and Indian Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,093

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lao Oud Elixir opens with a pungent blast of unrefined Indian oud and sharp pink pepper before softening into dark cacao, warm beeswax, and dry herbal chamomile. Created by Dmitry Bortnikoff in an ultra-dense 45% concentration, this resinous extract settles into a heavy base of smoky birch tar, roasted coffee beans, g…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lao Oud Elixir or Niswah?

Lao Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Lao Oud Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Lao Oud Elixir for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, 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, Lao Oud Elixir or Niswah?

Lao Oud Elixir lasts longest (Lao Oud Elixir 90/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lao Oud Elixir or Niswah?

Lao Oud Elixir projects furthest (Lao Oud Elixir 81/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lao Oud Elixir and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon and Indian Oud.

Is Lao Oud Elixir or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Lao Oud Elixir suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lao Oud Elixir and Niswah?

Lao Oud Elixir has top notes of Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Chamomile, Peru Balsam and Cinnamon, a base of Oud, Indian Oud, Coffee and Birch Tar. 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.