Fragrance comparison

SOI vs Niswah

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

SOI

Dilís Parfum

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,974 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #24,443 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SOI takes 3 of 5 categories.

SOI
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

SOI3/5

Niswah1/5

Ratings & consensus: SOI
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SOI
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: SOI
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

SOIDilís Parfum

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 42%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerSOIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevitySOI

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSOIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

cinnamon70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumAppleCinnamonBlack Currant

Heart1 to 2 hours

CedarJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesApple, Cinnamon, Black Currant and Jasmine. Durations are only published for SOI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer35

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night38

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SOI by Dilís Parfum is a woody aromatic fragrance built around rich fruit and cozy spice. The scent opens with a crisp burst of apple, dark plum, tart black currant, and a dusting of warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, a floral touch of jasmine emerges alongside clean cedar. The dry-down rests on a smoot…

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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, SOI or Niswah?

SOI takes 3 of 5 categories. SOI is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose SOI for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, SOI or Niswah?

SOI lasts longest (SOI 59/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SOI or Niswah?

Projection is very close: SOI 53/100, Niswah 53/100 for sillage.

Do SOI and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cinnamon, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is SOI or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in SOI and Niswah?

SOI has top notes of Plum, Apple, Cinnamon and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of 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.