Fragrance comparison

Reins of the Steed vs Niswah

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Reins of the Steed

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #78,000 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #24,531 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reins of the Steed
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Reins of the Steed1/4

Niswah3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reins of the Steed
Sillage & projection: Niswah
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

Reins of the SteedThe Dua Brand

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityReins of the Steed

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomBlack CurrantYlang-YlangRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotTuberoseCardamomAgarwoodVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Red Berries, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Reins of the Steed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reins of the Steed by The Dua Brand is an intricate Extrait de Parfum that merges crisp fruit, rich flowers, and deep forest woods. The scent introduces itself with a sharp flash of lime, bergamot, crisp apple, and tart black currant. As the initial brightness settles, a complex core of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and ch…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Reins of the Steed or Niswah?

Niswah takes 3 of 4 categories. Reins of the Steed is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Reins of the Steed for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reins of the Steed or Niswah?

Reins of the Steed lasts longest (Reins of the Steed 80/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reins of the Steed or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Reins of the Steed 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reins of the Steed and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Red Berries, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Reins of the Steed or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reins of the Steed and Niswah?

Reins of the Steed features Cherry Blossom, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries 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.