Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Figue vs Niswah

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

1 wins

Patchouli Figue

Panouge

4.04217 votes

WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,469 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Figue takes 1 of 1 categories.

Patchouli Figue
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patchouli Figue1/1

Niswah0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli FiguePanouge

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerPatchouli FigueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

217 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafPearRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig NectarJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberCedar

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Figue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night76

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Casual 32%Date 30%Work 26%Party 12%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#22,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Figue balances crisp orchard greens with dark, comforting earthiness. Do not expect a simple sugar bomb. The opening snaps with tart rhubarb and green fig leaf before ripe pear softens the initial bite. Within thirty minutes, milky fig nectar and jasmine bloom across the skin, bridging the juicy top with a g…

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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, Patchouli Figue or Niswah?

Patchouli Figue takes 1 of 1 categories. Patchouli Figue is rated 4.04/5 from 217 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Patchouli Figue for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Patchouli Figue and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Figue or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Figue suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Figue and Niswah?

Patchouli Figue has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pear and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fig Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Cedar. 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.