Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,016 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. I Float takes 4 of 5 categories.

Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Niswah1/5

No. I Float4/5

Ratings & consensus: No. I Float
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. I Float
Sillage & projection: No. I Float
Value for money: Niswah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. I Float

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNo. I FloatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match5%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Tobacco and White Musk. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerNo. I FloatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

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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, Niswah or No. I Float?

No. I Float takes 4 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or No. I Float?

No. I Float lasts longest (No. I Float 71/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or No. I Float?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and No. I Float smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Tobacco and White Musk.

Is Niswah or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and No. I Float?

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. No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber.