Fragrance comparison

Russian Woman vs Niswah

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Russian Woman

Leaders

3.1811 votes

Rank #64,604 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,951 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Woman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Russian Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Russian Woman3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Russian Woman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Russian Woman
Sillage & projection: Russian Woman
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

Russian WomanLeaders

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerRussian WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityRussian Woman

SillageRussian Woman

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

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeonyLilacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaNutmegCedar

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Peony, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Russian Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Woman by Leaders takes an unusual path through classic feminine perfumery. The spray starts with a quick flash of tart bergamot that gives way within minutes to a powdery floral heart. Here, fresh peony, dewy rose, and cool spring lilac meet a distinctive hint of lactonic coconut. It feels unexpected. You get …

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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, Russian Woman or Niswah?

Russian Woman takes 3 of 5 categories. Russian Woman is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Russian Woman for a floral and woody 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Russian Woman or Niswah?

They last about the same: Russian Woman 53/100, Niswah 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Russian Woman or Niswah?

Russian Woman projects furthest (Russian Woman 57/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Woman and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Coconut, Peony, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Russian Woman or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Russian Woman suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Woman and Niswah?

Russian Woman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lilac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Nutmeg 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.