Fragrance comparison

Niswah vs Vanitose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,425 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vanitose

LPDO

3.4941 votes

Rank #18,740 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanitose takes 5 of 5 categories.

Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanitose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Niswah0/5

Vanitose5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

VanitoseLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

3.49/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

Category winnerVanitoseRating 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

30%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVanitose

SillageVanitose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVanitoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

rose100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

tobacco61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity 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

Top

PearApple

Heart

RoseTobaccoSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Saffron and Rose. 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#18,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVanitoseHigher 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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Vanitose by LPDO is a fruity floral creation that blends crisp pear and apple with a heart of rose, tobacco, and saffron. On skin, it settles into a warm base of vanilla and musk. Designed for men and women, this 2023 release offers a sweet, approachable profile perfect for casual spring days or intimate evening setti…

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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 Vanitose?

Vanitose takes 5 of 5 categories. Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Vanitose is rated 3.49/5 from 41 votes. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanitose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Niswah or Vanitose?

Vanitose lasts longest (Vanitose 69/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niswah or Vanitose?

Vanitose projects furthest (Vanitose 57/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niswah and Vanitose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Saffron and Rose.

Is Niswah or Vanitose better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear; Vanitose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niswah and Vanitose?

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. Vanitose has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Tobacco and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Ambergris.