Fragrance comparison

Âmbar vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

3 wins

Âmbar

Phebo

4.16102 votes

Rank #26,234 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,425 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âmbar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Âmbar
Choose it for a amber and woody 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.

Âmbar3/5

Niswah2/5

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

ÂmbarPhebo

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerÂmbarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

102 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityÂmbar

SillageÂmbar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

AmberVanilla FlowerFrangipani

Base

VanillaSandalowoodPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day51

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Âmbar opens with a bright flash of bergamot and lemon before settling into a cozy, resinous core. The heart introduces frangipani and vanilla flower, giving the amber accord a creamy floral texture instead of heavy spice. As it dries down, labdanum and sandalwood combine with patchouli and musk, creating a smoot…

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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, Âmbar or Niswah?

Âmbar takes 3 of 5 categories. Âmbar is rated 4.16/5 from 102 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Âmbar for a amber and woody 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, Âmbar or Niswah?

Âmbar lasts longest (Âmbar 68/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âmbar or Niswah?

Âmbar projects furthest (Âmbar 58/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Âmbar and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Âmbar or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Âmbar suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Âmbar and Niswah?

Âmbar has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Vanilla Flower and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla, Sandalowood, Patchouli and Labdanum. 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.