Fragrance comparison

Niagara vs Jaish

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jaish

Rasasi

3.9856 votes

Rank #12,356 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaish takes 3 of 5 categories.

Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jaish
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Niagara2/5

Jaish3/5

Ratings & consensus: Jaish
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Niagara
Sillage & projection: Niagara
Value for money: Jaish
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jaish

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

JaishRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

3.98/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%

Category winnerJaishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerJaishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

Woodsy NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderClary Sage

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Spring37

Summer26

Fall100

Winter74

Day46

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men78

Unisex11

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerJaishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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Jaish by Rasasi is a potent woody fragrance for those who appreciate a dense, aromatic profile. It opens with bright citrus and lavender before settling into a heart of rose and jasmine. The base is heavy on sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar, creating an earthy trail. It works best for men and women seeking a sturdy, e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Niagara or Jaish?

Jaish takes 3 of 5 categories. Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Jaish is rated 3.98/5 from 56 votes. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jaish for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Niagara or Jaish?

They last about the same: Niagara 75/100, Jaish 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Niagara or Jaish?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, Jaish 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niagara and Jaish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Niagara or Jaish better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear; Jaish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niagara and Jaish?

Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Jaish has top notes of Woodsy Notes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Musk.