Fragrance comparison

The Way You Kiss Me vs Niswah

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,845 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Way You Kiss Me takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Way You Kiss Me3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Way You Kiss Me
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Way You Kiss Me
Sillage & projection: The Way You Kiss Me
Value for money: Niswah
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

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityThe Way You Kiss Me

SillageThe Way You Kiss Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Saffron, Oud and Patchouli. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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, The Way You Kiss Me or Niswah?

The Way You Kiss Me takes 3 of 5 categories. The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Way You Kiss Me or Niswah?

The Way You Kiss Me lasts longest (The Way You Kiss Me 73/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Way You Kiss Me or Niswah?

The Way You Kiss Me projects furthest (The Way You Kiss Me 65/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Way You Kiss Me and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coconut, Saffron, Oud and Patchouli.

Is The Way You Kiss Me or Niswah better for summer or winter?

The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Way You Kiss Me and Niswah?

The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli. 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.