Fragrance comparison

Saffron Lazuli vs Niswah

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saffron Lazuli

Carolina Herrera

4.25286 votes

Rank #4,437 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,179 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron Lazuli takes 4 of 5 categories.

Saffron Lazuli
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Saffron Lazuli4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron LazuliCarolina Herrera

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerSaffron LazuliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

286 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Lazuli

SillageSaffron Lazuli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

metallic69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBlack CurrantTonka Bean

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIris

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherVanillaGuaiac Wood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Currant, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Saffron Lazuli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex57

Women16

Date 41%Party 29%Work 16%Casual 13%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#22,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSaffron LazuliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli opens with a noticeable solvent blast that burns off in two minutes, giving way to tart black currant nectar and sharp red saffron threads. It smells bold. The initial sweetness stays thick, tempered by toasted tonka bean that prevents the fruit from turning into candy syrup. Within twe…

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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, Saffron Lazuli or Niswah?

Saffron Lazuli takes 4 of 5 categories. Saffron Lazuli is rated 4.25/5 from 286 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Saffron Lazuli for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Lazuli or Niswah?

Saffron Lazuli lasts longest (Saffron Lazuli 75/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Lazuli or Niswah?

Saffron Lazuli projects furthest (Saffron Lazuli 64/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Lazuli and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Currant, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Saffron Lazuli or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Saffron Lazuli suits evening wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron Lazuli and Niswah?

Saffron Lazuli has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant and Tonka Bean, heart notes of Rose and Iris, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. 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.