Fragrance comparison

Paris Love vs Niswah

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris Love

Ulric de Varens

3.7345 votes

Rank #19,663 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,501 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Love
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris Love3/5

Niswah2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris LoveUlric de Varens

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerParis LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityNiswah

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value78

Category winnerParis LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

amber56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Raspberry

Heart1-3 hrs

VanillaNutmeg

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Paris Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 24%Work 20%Party 14%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerParis LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Love opens with a fizzy splash of sweet raspberry that hits the air like pink spun sugar. That initial berry punch softens fast. Within ten minutes, warm nutmeg cuts through the sweetness, keeping the aroma from turning completely syrupy. A thick, comforting layer of creamy vanilla takes over the mid phase, swir…

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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, Paris Love or Niswah?

Paris Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Love is rated 3.73/5 from 45 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Paris Love for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Love or Niswah?

They last about the same: Niswah 52/100, Paris Love 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris Love or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Paris Love 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Love and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Paris Love or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Paris Love suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Love and Niswah?

Paris Love has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.