Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs OR White

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,921 FruitySweet

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25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

OR White

UERMI · 2016

3.7465 votes

Rank #26,337 IrisAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR White takes 3 of 5 categories.

Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
OR White
Choose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Niswah2/5

OR White3/5

Ratings & consensus: OR White
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OR White
Sillage & projection: OR White
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

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

OR WhiteUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

3.74/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

Category winnerOR WhiteRating 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

29%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOR White

SillageOR White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

iris100%

amber92%

sweet84%

leather77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

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

Notes

OrrisLeatherTonka BeanCorianderBenzoinOrange BlossomCondensed Milk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBenzoin. Durations are only published for OR White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men10

Unisex71

Women19

Date 32%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#26,337

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2016

Reviews4

Category winnerNiswahHigher 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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UERMI OR White approaches modern perfumery through an unexpected collision of textures. The first spray releases a dry crackle of crushed coriander seeds. It hits sharp. Crisp orange blossom flashes off within minutes, clearing space for a starchy, powdery orris root. Then comes the shock. A dark, slightly animalic le…

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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 OR White?

OR White takes 3 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; OR White is rated 3.74/5 from 65 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose OR White for a iris and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or OR White?

OR White lasts longest (OR White 67/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or OR White?

OR White projects furthest (OR White 64/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and OR White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Benzoin.

Is Niswah or OR White better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; OR White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and OR White?

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. OR White features Orris, Leather, Tonka Bean, Coriander and Benzoin.