Fragrance comparison

Nisean vs Rose Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 597 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nisean

Parfums de Marly

4.12579 votes

Rank #3,383 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Oud

Niche4All

4.1718 votes

Rank #31,231 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nisean takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nisean
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nisean3/5

Rose Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiseanParfums de Marly

Rose OudNiche4All

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerNiseanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

579 votes

56%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNisean

SillageRose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value66

Category winnerRose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

balsamic53%

earthy42%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLimeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLabdanumOlibanumFlowersGeraniumRose

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouli LeafAmberCedar

Top

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperAlmond

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumJasmineLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskMossSandalwoodAmberLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Nisean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring73

Summer55

Fall82

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

Work 38%Date 32%Casual 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Overall rank#31,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNiseanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Nisean is a dark, dry woody amber that skips the sugary vanilla common in modern niche perfumery. The spray starts sharp. A brisk crackle of pink pepper, bitter grapefruit, and lime lifts off the skin before dense resins take over. Soon, smoky olibanum and leathery labdanum anchor the scent into a ric…

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Rose Oud by Niche4All is a unisex oriental floral fragrance launched in 2020. This scent balances intense rose and agarwood with top notes of grapefruit and cardamom. It projects an opulent, sophisticated presence, perfect for formal evening receptions or cooler autumn nights when you want a fragrance that lingers on …

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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, Nisean or Rose Oud?

Nisean takes 3 of 5 categories. Nisean is rated 4.12/5 from 579 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Nisean for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Oud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nisean or Rose Oud?

Nisean lasts longest (Nisean 77/100, Rose Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nisean or Rose Oud?

Projection is very close: Rose Oud 69/100, Nisean 67/100 for sillage.

Do Nisean and Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Olibanum.

Is Nisean or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

Nisean suits evening wear; Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nisean and Rose Oud?

Nisean has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Labdanum, Olibanum and Flowers, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Cedar. Rose Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.