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Niswah vs Vanille & Narcisse

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

Updated 595 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille & Narcisse takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Niswah

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

  • Vanille & Narcisse

    Choose it for a vanilla and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Niswah1/5
Vanille & Narcisse4/5
Ratings & consensus
Vanille & Narcisse
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vanille & Narcisse
Sillage & projection
Vanille & Narcisse
Value for money
Niswah
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille & Narcisse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi
Vanille & NarcisseL'Occitane en Provence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
4.08/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerVanille & NarcisseRating 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

34%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

580 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate52
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityVanille & Narcisse

SillageVanille & Narcisse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value53
Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
vanilla100%
yellow floral90%
green80%
sweet70%
aromatic60%
balsamic50%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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
Top15-30 mins
Black CurrantBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
NarcissusGardenia
Base6-8 hrs
VanilaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Vanille & Narcisse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex9
Women36
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Casual 33%Date 31%Work 26%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,996

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerVanille & NarcisseHigher 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 →

The opening gives you a sharp burst of bergamot and tart black currant. It bites at first. Give the alcohol two minutes to settle, and the scent softens into an earthy, golden narcissus flower wrapped in warm vanilla. This is not bakery frosting. Karine Dubreuil blended a dry, hay-like yellow floral with creamy tonka …

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 Vanille & Narcisse?

Vanille & Narcisse takes 4 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Vanille & Narcisse is rated 4.08/5 from 580 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanille & Narcisse for a vanilla and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Vanille & Narcisse?

Vanille & Narcisse lasts longest (Vanille & Narcisse 65/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or Vanille & Narcisse?

Vanille & Narcisse projects furthest (Vanille & Narcisse 58/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Vanille & Narcisse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Gardenia.

Is Niswah or Vanille & Narcisse better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; Vanille & Narcisse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and Vanille & Narcisse?

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. Vanille & Narcisse has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Vanila and Tonka Bean.

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