Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs Rice and Sandalwood

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,951 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Rice and Sandalwood

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #32,196 WoodyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Rice and Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and coffee character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Niswah2/4

Rice and Sandalwood2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rice and Sandalwood
Sillage & projection: Rice and Sandalwood
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

Rice and SandalwoodThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRice and Sandalwood

SillageRice and Sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

coffee91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, sweet 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

Notes

Australian SandalwoodVanillaCoffeeRiceGuaiac WoodCaramelWoody NotesAmbroxan

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan and Vanilla. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#32,196

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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Rice and Sandalwood pairs a soft, grainy rice effect with creamy Australian sandalwood, then folds in coffee, vanilla and caramel for a woody gourmand feel. It reads warm, powdery and slightly savory rather than sugary. If you like comforting sandalwood scents with an unusual twist, this looks like one to sample.

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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 Rice and Sandalwood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Rice and Sandalwood is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rice and Sandalwood for a woody and coffee character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Rice and Sandalwood?

Rice and Sandalwood lasts longest (Rice and Sandalwood 60/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or Rice and Sandalwood?

Rice and Sandalwood projects furthest (Rice and Sandalwood 63/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Rice and Sandalwood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ambroxan and Vanilla.

Is Niswah or Rice and Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; Rice and Sandalwood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and Rice and Sandalwood?

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. Rice and Sandalwood features Australian Sandalwood, Vanilla, Coffee, Rice and Guaiac Wood.