Mary Ann Powder vs Niswah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories.
Mary Ann PowderChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NiswahChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mary Ann Powder1/4
Niswah3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Niswah
- Sillage & projection
- Mary Ann Powder
- 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
Mary Ann PowderDilís ParfumNiswahAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
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 hate0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 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
LongevityNiswah
SillageMary Ann Powder
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNiswahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
Top
RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg
Base
AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesApple, Raspberry, Coconut and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
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#62,477
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,313
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…
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, Mary Ann Powder or Niswah?
Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories. Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mary Ann Powder or Niswah?
They last about the same: Niswah 52/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mary Ann Powder or Niswah?
Mary Ann Powder projects furthest (Mary Ann Powder 58/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mary Ann Powder and Niswah smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Raspberry, Coconut and Jasmine.
Is Mary Ann Powder or Niswah better for summer or winter?
Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mary Ann Powder and Niswah?
Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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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