Fragrance comparison

Ta'if vs Niswah

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,083 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ta'if

Ormonde Jayne

4.041,068 votes

Rank #3,529 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,245 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ta'if takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ta'if
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ta'if4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ta'ifOrmonde Jayne

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,068 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerTa'ifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,068 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityTa'if

SillageTa'if

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperDatesSaffron

Heart

Taif RoseFreesiaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberBroom

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex25

Women70

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,529

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#25,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerTa'ifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geza Schoen built Ta'if around a crisp, peppered rose lifted by sweet date fruit and warm saffron. Rather than heavy syrup, it wears with an airy, bright lift that thrives during cool spring evenings or formal dinners. The amber base anchors the floral weight without turning dusty.

Reviews →

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. …

Reviews →

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, Ta'if or Niswah?

Ta'if takes 4 of 5 categories. Ta'if is rated 4.04/5 from 1,068 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ta'if for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ta'if or Niswah?

Ta'if lasts longest (Ta'if 63/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ta'if or Niswah?

Ta'if projects furthest (Ta'if 58/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ta'if and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Ta'if or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ta'if and Niswah?

Ta'if has top notes of Pink Pepper, Dates and Saffron, heart notes of Taif Rose, Freesia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber and Broom. 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.