Ajmal Desert Intense vs Assaf Nomad

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

At a glance

Ajmal Desert Intense costs £40 and Assaf Nomad costs £129, so Ajmal Desert Intense is £89 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

Ajmal Desert Intense

Ajmal Desert Intense features lemon, plum, coriander, saffron, leather, juniper, amber, musk, sandalwood and oud, placing it in the leather oud style lane.

Assaf Nomad

Nomad is a smoky oud composition built around wild berries, incense and a benzoin base, inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

Ajmal Desert Intense, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeAssaf Nomad, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Ajmal Desert IntenseAssaf Nomad
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.0/10
Projection8.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.2/10
Value for money8.5/107.5/10
Price£40£129
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Ombre NomadeLouis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ajmal Desert Intense

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Plum
  • Coriander

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Leather
  • Juniper Berry

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Agarwood (Oud)

Assaf Nomad

Top Notes

  • Wild Berries

Heart Notes

  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Lemon, Plum, Coriander, Saffron, Leather, Juniper Berry, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud) that Assaf Nomad does not.

Assaf Nomad lists Wild Berries, Incense, Oud and Benzoin that Ajmal Desert Intense does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Aromatic
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Assaf Nomad

  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Incense

Both share Oud and Leather. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Woody, Amber, Citrus, Smoky, Aromatic, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy. Assaf Nomad also lists Incense.

Vibes

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Oriental

Assaf Nomad

  • Dark
  • Mysterious

Both share Dark. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Bold, Powerful, Intense, Modern, Classic and Oriental. Assaf Nomad also lists Mysterious.

Occasions

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Outdoor

Assaf Nomad

  • Evening
  • Winter

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Outdoor. Assaf Nomad lists Evening and Winter.

Performance

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Powerful
  • Powerhouse
  • Subtle

Assaf Nomad

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Powerful, Powerhouse and Subtle. Assaf Nomad lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Leather woody

Assaf Nomad

  • Sweet oud

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Leather woody. Assaf Nomad lists Sweet oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ajmal Desert Intense (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Desert Intense (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Desert Intense (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Desert Intense (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Desert Intense (£40)

Ajmal Desert Intense leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Desert Intense has 1 community review and Assaf Nomad has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Desert Intense or Assaf Nomad?

Ajmal Desert Intense costs £40 and Assaf Nomad costs £129, so Ajmal Desert Intense is £89 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Desert Intense or Assaf Nomad?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Assaf Nomad 7.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Desert Intense or Assaf Nomad?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Assaf Nomad 6.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Ajmal Desert Intense or Assaf Nomad?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Assaf Nomad 7.2 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Desert Intense or Assaf Nomad?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Assaf Nomad 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Desert Intense and Assaf Nomad share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Desert Intense and Assaf Nomad?

Ajmal Desert Intense is tagged for Outdoor. Assaf Nomad is tagged for Evening and Winter.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs Ajmal Desert Intense
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs Assaf Nomad

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