Fragrance comparison

Saffron Rose vs Niswah

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,934 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Saffron Rose4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron RoseGrossmith

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerSaffron RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Rose

SillageSaffron Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Cinnamon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#23,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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, Saffron Rose or Niswah?

Saffron Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Rose or Niswah?

Saffron Rose lasts longest (Saffron Rose 81/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Rose or Niswah?

Saffron Rose projects furthest (Saffron Rose 69/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Rose and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Cinnamon and Tobacco.

Is Saffron Rose or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Saffron Rose and Niswah?

Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber. 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.