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Niswah vs Patchouli Figue

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

Updated 232 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Figue takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Niswah

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Patchouli Figue

    Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Niswah1/5
Patchouli Figue4/5
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli Figue
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Patchouli Figue
Sillage & projection
Patchouli Figue
Value for money
Niswah
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli Figue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi
Patchouli FiguePanouge
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
4.04/ 5 · 217 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouli FigueRating 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

43%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate52
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Figue

SillagePatchouli Figue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value56
Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
woody100%
patchouli92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
cacao61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

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
Top20-30 mins
Fig LeafPearRhubarb
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig NectarJasmine
Base6-9 hrs
PatchouliCacaoAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Figue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Spring77
Summer37
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night76
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex9
Women36
Men6
Unisex65
Women29
Casual 32%Date 30%Work 26%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#8,803

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPatchouli FigueHigher 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. …

Reviews →

Patchouli Figue balances crisp orchard greens with dark, comforting earthiness. Do not expect a simple sugar bomb. The opening snaps with tart rhubarb and green fig leaf before ripe pear softens the initial bite. Within thirty minutes, milky fig nectar and jasmine bloom across the skin, bridging the juicy top with a g…

Reviews →
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 Patchouli Figue?

Patchouli Figue takes 4 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Patchouli Figue is rated 4.04/5 from 217 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Figue for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Patchouli Figue?

Patchouli Figue lasts longest (Patchouli Figue 72/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or Patchouli Figue?

Patchouli Figue projects furthest (Patchouli Figue 59/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Patchouli Figue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Niswah or Patchouli Figue better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; Patchouli Figue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and Patchouli Figue?

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. Patchouli Figue has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pear and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fig Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Cedar.

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