Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs Othello

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,425 FruitySweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Othello

Sared Perfumes

3.502 votes

Rank #69,806 Yellow FloralOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Othello
Choose it for a yellow floral and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Niswah2/4

Othello2/4

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

OthelloSared Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOthello

SillageOthello

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

yellow floral100%

oud92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and warm spicy

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

Top

Ylang-YlangNutmegRose

Heart

SaffronVioletPeony

Base

OudAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeony, Saffron, Rose and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring25

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#69,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Othello by Sared Perfumes is a floral oriental built around creamy ylang ylang and rose, warmed with nutmeg and saffron. As it settles, the bouquet turns more powdery and violet toned, then lands in a sweet ambered base with vanilla and oud. It reads plush and dressed up, with a soft vintage-leaning floral texture an…

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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, Niswah or Othello?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Othello is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Othello for a yellow floral and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Othello?

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

Which projects more, Niswah or Othello?

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

Do Niswah and Othello smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peony, Saffron, Rose and Nutmeg.

Is Niswah or Othello better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Niswah and Othello?

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. Othello has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Rose, heart notes of Saffron, Violet and Peony, a base of Oud, Amber and Vanilla.