Fragrance comparison

Serenity vs Niswah

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

4 wins

Serenity

Pure Sense

3.5084 votes

Rank #17,259 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,512 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serenity takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Serenity4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SerenityPure Sense

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerSerenityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevitySerenity

SillageSerenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

coconut84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintPomeloDavanaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MarzipanDried FruitsPlumWild BerriesPinot Noir grapesCinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutTonka BeanSandalwoodIncense

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg and Coconut. Durations are only published for Serenity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer37

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night81

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Casual 36%Date 28%Work 25%Party 11%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,259

PerfumerAlexander Yashin

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#22,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSerenityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Sense Serenity offers a curious and comforting twist on modern gourmand perfumery. The fragrance starts with an unexpected splash of cool garden mint, bright bergamot, and slightly bitter pomelo peel. That herbal zest keeps the scent from becoming overly cloying. Soon, a rich heart of crushed marzipan, sweet drie…

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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, Serenity or Niswah?

Serenity takes 4 of 5 categories. Serenity is rated 3.50/5 from 84 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Serenity or Niswah?

Serenity lasts longest (Serenity 67/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Serenity or Niswah?

Serenity projects furthest (Serenity 60/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serenity and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Coconut.

Is Serenity or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Serenity and Niswah?

Serenity has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Marzipan, Dried Fruits, Plum and Wild Berries, a base of Coconut, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Incense. 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.