Fragrance comparison

Oud Elixir vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Elixir

Veronique Gabai

3.5937 votes

Rank #54,798 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,519 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Elixir
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oud Elixir3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Elixir
Sillage & projection: Oud Elixir
Value for money: Niswah
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

Oud ElixirVeronique Gabai

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 39%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerOud ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

37 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityOud Elixir

SillageOud Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

earthy84%

amber77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseMate

Heart2-4 hrs

CypriolMyrrhLabdanumSaffron

Base6-10+ hrs

OudPatchouliAmberGuaiac Wood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Oud and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Oud Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Date 38%Party 25%Work 21%Casual 16%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir takes a famously heavy wood profile and filters it through clear Mediterranean light. It opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp tea-like mate leaf and dewy rose petals. Within minutes, smoky cypriol and bitter myrrh take over the skin. The base relies on resinous oud, dark patchouli, and …

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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, Oud Elixir or Niswah?

Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Elixir is rated 3.59/5 from 37 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Oud Elixir for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Elixir or Niswah?

Oud Elixir lasts longest (Oud Elixir 79/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Elixir or Niswah?

Oud Elixir projects furthest (Oud Elixir 62/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Elixir and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Oud and Patchouli.

Is Oud Elixir or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Elixir and Niswah?

Oud Elixir has top notes of Rose and Mate, heart notes of Cypriol, Myrrh, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amber and Guaiac Wood. 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.