Fragrance comparison

Tuwaiq vs Night on the Nile

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tuwaiq

Arabian Oud

4.5342 votes

Rank #9,842 OudPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Night on the Nile

Sphinx Fragrances

3.8919 votes

Rank #20,773 LeatherCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuwaiq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tuwaiq
Choose it for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Night on the Nile
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tuwaiq3/5

Night on the Nile2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tuwaiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Night on the Nile
Sillage & projection: Tuwaiq
Value for money: Night on the Nile
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tuwaiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TuwaiqArabian Oud

Night on the NileSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 69%Had 5%Want 26%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerTuwaiqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

42%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNight on the Nile

SillageTuwaiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNight on the NileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

woody61%

leather100%

citrus92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

OudVanilla

Base

PatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitPassionfruitBergamotSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

OudPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherTurkish RoseAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Oud, Vanilla and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Night on the Nile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer9

Fall57

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTuwaiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuwaiq opens with a dry, spicy saffron note, then settles into a warm blend of oud, vanilla, patchouli, and amber. It reads rich, woody, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a better fit for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a polished oud profile. It leans masculin…

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Night on the Nile by Sphinx Fragrances pairs tart tropical passionfruit and bright grapefruit with dark oud wood and smooth leather. Launched in 2025, this unisex oriental blend avoids heavy resinous smoke by leading with a vibrant fruit splash before settling into warm amber, sweet vanilla, and earthy patchouli. It s…

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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, Tuwaiq or Night on the Nile?

Tuwaiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Tuwaiq is rated 4.53/5 from 42 votes; Night on the Nile is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Tuwaiq for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Night on the Nile for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tuwaiq or Night on the Nile?

They last about the same: Night on the Nile 80/100, Tuwaiq 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tuwaiq or Night on the Nile?

Tuwaiq projects furthest (Tuwaiq 71/100, Night on the Nile 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tuwaiq and Night on the Nile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Oud, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Tuwaiq or Night on the Nile better for summer or winter?

Tuwaiq suits evening wear; Night on the Nile suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tuwaiq and Night on the Nile?

Tuwaiq has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Oud and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Amber. Night on the Nile has top notes of Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Oud and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Turkish Rose, Amber and Vanilla.