Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare vs Niswah

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

4 wins

Perle Rare

Panouge

3.96159 votes

Rank #8,314 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,494 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare takes 4 of 5 categories.

Perle Rare
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Perle Rare4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle RarePanouge

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerPerle RareRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

159 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare

SillagePerle Rare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity91%

floral83%

woody74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PearOsmanthusNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

CashmeranSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Jasmine, Rose and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Perle Rare, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer37

Fall68

Winter37

Day100

Night65

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 23%Party 16%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#22,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPerle RareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perle Rare by Panouge opens with a bright burst of crisp pear and tart neroli. The fruit feels chilled rather than syrupy. Within minutes, velvety osmanthus adds a gentle apricot nuance that rounds out the initial citrus sting. You smell clean immediately. As the heart unfolds, creamy jasmine and orange blossom take c…

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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, Perle Rare or Niswah?

Perle Rare takes 4 of 5 categories. Perle Rare is rated 3.96/5 from 159 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Perle Rare for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare or Niswah?

Perle Rare lasts longest (Perle Rare 78/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare or Niswah?

Perle Rare projects furthest (Perle Rare 70/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine, Rose and Cashmeran.

Is Perle Rare or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Perle Rare suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle Rare and Niswah?

Perle Rare has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cashmeran, 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.