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Niswah vs Ruby

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

Updated 286 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Niswah

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

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Niswah1/5
Ruby4/5
Ratings & consensus
Ruby
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ruby
Sillage & projection
Ruby
Value for money
Niswah
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ruby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi
RubyKajal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
3.90/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerRubyRating 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

44%Love
25%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate52
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityRuby

SillageRuby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value38
Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
sweet100%
fruity83%
vanilla65%
cherry48%
fresh30%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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
CherryRed BerriesPineappleCoconutAlmond
Heart
Whipped CreamBrown sugarIce cream
Base
VanillaMuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Coconut, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex9
Women36
Men2
Unisex28
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,299

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRubyHigher 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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Ruby by Kajal offers a sweet, fruity escape from dark cherry scents. It pairs bright top notes of cherry and pineapple with a creamy dessert base. This fragrance is designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from winter to spring.

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Niswah or Ruby?

Ruby takes 4 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Ruby is rated 3.90/5 from 271 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ruby for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Ruby?

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

Which projects more, Niswah or Ruby?

Ruby projects furthest (Ruby 66/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Coconut, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Niswah or Ruby better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and Ruby?

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. Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Red Berries, Pineapple and Coconut, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Brown sugar and Ice cream, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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