Fragrance comparison

Zahi vs Niswah

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Zahi

PARIS CORNER

4.0049 votes

Rank #19,497 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #24,669 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Zahi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zahi2/5

Niswah2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZahiPARIS CORNER

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 49%Had 3%Want 49%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerZahiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

10%Hate

49 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaJasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberDry WoodPatchouli

Top

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Zahi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night42

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex32

Women42

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#24,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZahiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zahi by Paris Corner brings a bright, crisp crunch of fresh apple and ripe pear right to the front. As that juicy start settles, a gentle bouquet of jasmine and rose emerges, softened by a smooth splash of sweet vanilla. The base brings grounded warmth with dry wood, patchouli, and golden amber, giving the airy orchar…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zahi or Niswah?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Zahi is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Zahi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Zahi or Niswah?

They last about the same: Zahi 52/100, Niswah 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zahi or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Zahi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zahi and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is Zahi or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zahi and Niswah?

Zahi has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Dry Wood 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.