Fragrance comparison

M7 vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

3.502 votes

Rank #70,009 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,387 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

M7
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

M72/4

Niswah2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M7
Sillage & projection: M7
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

M7Michael Cinco

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityM7

SillageM7

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

rose100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

patchouli74%

smoky65%

balsamic56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseRaspberry

Heart

PatchouliIncenseCinnamonLabdanumResins

Base

AmberMuskFloral Notes

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M7 is a rose-amber scent with a darker, more resinous core than the note list first suggests. Raspberry gives the opening a soft fruity lift, then patchouli, incense, cinnamon and labdanum pull it toward something warmer, smokier and spiced. It reads unisex, slightly dressed-up, and better suited to cooler weather tha…

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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, M7 or Niswah?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M7 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose M7 for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime 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, M7 or Niswah?

M7 lasts longest (M7 80/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M7 or Niswah?

M7 projects furthest (M7 63/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M7 and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is M7 or Niswah better for summer or winter?

M7 suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M7 and Niswah?

M7 has top notes of Rose and Raspberry, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Musk and Floral Notes. 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.