Fragrance comparison

Orphic vs Niswah

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Orphic

Oakcha

4.1527 votes

Rank #46,827 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,247 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orphic takes 4 of 5 categories.

Orphic
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Orphic4/5

Niswah1/5

Ratings & consensus: Orphic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orphic
Sillage & projection: Orphic
Value for money: Orphic
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

OrphicOakcha

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 66%Had 7%Want 27%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerOrphicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

47%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityOrphic

SillageOrphic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOrphicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

animalic77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronOrangeMarigoldJasmine

Heart

AmbroxanEvernyl

Base

AmbergrisFirCedarwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day83

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orphic by Oakcha delivers a rich, warm cloud of spun sugar, warm saffron spice, and crisp cedarwood. Inspired by the famous red crystal extrait, this fragrance opens with a burst of zesty orange and sweet marigold flowers before settling into creamy jasmine petals and salty ambergris warmth. It gives you that sought-a…

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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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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, Orphic or Niswah?

Orphic takes 4 of 5 categories. Orphic is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Orphic for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orphic or Niswah?

Orphic lasts longest (Orphic 67/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orphic or Niswah?

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

Do Orphic and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine and Ambroxan.

Is Orphic or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Orphic suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orphic and Niswah?

Orphic has top notes of Saffron, Orange, Marigold and Jasmine, heart notes of Ambroxan and Evernyl, a base of Ambergris, Fir and Cedarwood. 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.