Fragrance comparison

Vivo vs Niswah

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,228 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,634 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vivo3/5

Niswah2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VivoCerruti

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerVivoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityVivo

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesApple, Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and Saffron. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,228

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#22,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVivoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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, Vivo or Niswah?

Vivo takes 3 of 5 categories. Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vivo or Niswah?

Vivo lasts longest (Vivo 58/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vivo or Niswah?

Projection is very close: Niswah 53/100, Vivo 51/100 for sillage.

Do Vivo and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and Saffron.

Is Vivo or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vivo and Niswah?

Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron. 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.