Fragrance comparison

Wild Candy vs Niswah

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 636 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wild Candy

Mancera

3.74621 votes

Rank #7,994 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,934 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Candy takes 4 of 5 categories.

Wild Candy
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Wild Candy4/5

Niswah1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wild CandyMancera

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 621 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerWild CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

621 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityWild Candy

SillageWild Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesChocolateBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniTurkish Rose

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaWhite MuskGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSalt

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and White Musk. Durations are only published for Wild Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer52

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night74

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex12

Women85

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,994

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#23,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerWild CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wild Candy is a bold, high-energy fragrance that surprises anyone expecting a simple dessert spray. It opens with an explosive burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and mixed candied fruit, underscored almost instantly by a powdery dusting of dark chocolate. Within fifteen minutes, the perfume pivots toward a lush he…

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. …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wild Candy or Niswah?

Wild Candy takes 4 of 5 categories. Wild Candy is rated 3.74/5 from 621 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Wild Candy for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild Candy or Niswah?

Wild Candy lasts longest (Wild Candy 72/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild Candy or Niswah?

Wild Candy projects furthest (Wild Candy 72/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild Candy and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Wild Candy or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Wild Candy suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild Candy and Niswah?

Wild Candy has top notes of Fruity Notes, Chocolate, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. 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.