Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Niswah

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,456 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Ottomane5/5

Niswah0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Rose, Coconut and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerOttomaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ottomane or Niswah?

Ottomane takes 5 of 5 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Niswah?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Niswah?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Rose, Coconut and Patchouli.

Is Ottomane or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ottomane and Niswah?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.