Fragrance comparison

Street in Cairo vs Niswah

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Street in Cairo

Crystal Water · 2024

4.502 votes

Rank #48,687 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%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?

Street in Cairo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Street in Cairo
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Street in Cairo3/4

Niswah1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Street in Cairo
Sillage & projection: Street in Cairo
Value for money: Street in Cairo
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

Street in CairoCrystal Water

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityStreet in Cairo

SillageStreet in Cairo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value78

Category winnerStreet in CairoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla86%

fresh spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotVanilla

Heart

PatchouliCoconut Tree

Base

AmberWhite Musk

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vanilla, Patchouli and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,687

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Street in Cairo by Crystal Water delivers an approachable blend of juicy fruits and cozy warmth. It opens with a splash of tart black currant and zesty bergamot, balanced immediately by smooth vanilla. As the initial freshness softens, earthy patchouli pairs with a dry coconut tree wood accord in the heart, creating a…

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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, Street in Cairo or Niswah?

Street in Cairo takes 3 of 4 categories. Street in Cairo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Street in Cairo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Street in Cairo or Niswah?

Street in Cairo lasts longest (Street in Cairo 80/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Street in Cairo or Niswah?

Street in Cairo projects furthest (Street in Cairo 75/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Street in Cairo and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vanilla, Patchouli and White Musk.

Is Street in Cairo or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Street in Cairo suits day or night wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Street in Cairo and Niswah?

Street in Cairo has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Coconut Tree, a base of Amber and White Musk. 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.