Fragrance comparison

Romantica vs Niswah

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

3 wins

Romantica

Furla

3.5199 votes

Rank #19,466 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,139 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romantica takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Romantica3/5

Niswah2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomanticaFurla

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerRomanticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityRomantica

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantDavanaCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineMugane

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peony, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Romantica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex10

Women86

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,466

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRomanticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Romantica opens with a sharp flash of juicy black currant paired with the herbal, wine-like fruitiness of davana and a pinch of dry coriander. Within fifteen minutes, the fruity tang softens into a fresh floral heart dominated by dewy peony and creamy jasmine petals. A modern muguet molecule called Mugane adds a…

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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, Romantica or Niswah?

Romantica takes 3 of 5 categories. Romantica is rated 3.51/5 from 99 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Romantica for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romantica or Niswah?

Romantica lasts longest (Romantica 57/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romantica or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Romantica 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romantica and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peony, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Romantica or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Romantica suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romantica and Niswah?

Romantica has top notes of Black Currant, Davana and Coriander, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla 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.