Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs Tabac Sahara

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #24,531 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tabac Sahara

Guerlain

3.2124 votes

Rank #21,016 SweetTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Sahara takes 4 of 5 categories.

Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tabac Sahara
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Niswah1/5

Tabac Sahara4/5

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Sahara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Sahara
Sillage & projection: Tabac Sahara
Value for money: Niswah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Sahara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Tabac SaharaGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

3.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerTabac SaharaRating 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

33%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityTabac Sahara

SillageTabac Sahara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

sweet100%

tobacco86%

fruity72%

amber58%

animalic44%

rose30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryCitrus

Heart3 to 4 hours

TobaccoRed BerriesRose Oil

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbergrisAmberVanillaWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Berries, Tobacco and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tabac Sahara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring7

Summer36

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men30

Unisex35

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#21,016

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerTabac SaharaHigher 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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Tabac Sahara by Guerlain pairs rich, earthy tobacco with a bright burst of raspberry and sparkling citrus. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk for the Absolus Allegoria line, this oriental woody scent contrasts warm pipe-like smoke against tart red berries and dewy rose oil. In the dry-down, golden amber, creamy vanilla…

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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 Tabac Sahara?

Tabac Sahara takes 4 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Tabac Sahara is rated 3.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Sahara for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Tabac Sahara?

Tabac Sahara lasts longest (Tabac Sahara 66/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or Tabac Sahara?

Tabac Sahara projects furthest (Tabac Sahara 61/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Tabac Sahara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Berries, Tobacco and Vanilla.

Is Niswah or Tabac Sahara better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; Tabac Sahara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and Tabac Sahara?

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. Tabac Sahara has top notes of Raspberry and Citrus, heart notes of Tobacco, Red Berries and Rose Oil, a base of Ambergris, Amber, Vanilla and Woodsy Notes.