Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs Oud Alif

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,785 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud Alif

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #36,410 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Alif takes 3 of 4 categories.

Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Alif
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Niswah1/4

Oud Alif3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Alif
Sillage & projection: Oud Alif
Value for money: Oud Alif
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

Oud AlifCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud Alif

SillageOud Alif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOud AlifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top15-30 mins

Guaiac WoodIncenseCypriol

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySaffronJasmineRoseOud

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oud Alif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#36,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Oud Alif by CEVI is a dense, smoky oriental woody extrait centered around dry guaiac wood, frankincense, and sweetened resinous oud. The opening bursts forth with a crackle of earthy cypriol and burnt resin before relaxing into a supple heart of tart raspberry, saffron spice, and velvety red rose petals. You do not ge…

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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 Oud Alif?

Oud Alif takes 3 of 4 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Oud Alif is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oud Alif for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Oud Alif?

Oud Alif lasts longest (Oud Alif 80/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or Oud Alif?

Oud Alif projects furthest (Oud Alif 75/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Oud Alif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Niswah or Oud Alif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Niswah and Oud Alif?

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. Oud Alif has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cypriol, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.