Ajmal Desert Intense vs Flavia Nouveau Amber

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 Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £17 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). Ajmal Desert Intense is EDP and listed as unisex, while Flavia Nouveau Amber is Extrait 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.

Flavia Nouveau Amber

Nouveau Amber is Flavia's extrait strength take on Louis Vuitton's Ombre Nomade, a warm, ambered oud built around sweet citrus and saffron rather than the darker, more resinous profile of its EDP sibling.

Ajmal Desert Intense, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeFlavia Nouveau Amber, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Ajmal Desert IntenseFlavia Nouveau Amber
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection8.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.2/106.2/10
Value for money8.5/107.8/10
Price£40£23
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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)

Flavia Nouveau Amber

Top Notes

  • Sweet Citrus
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Amber
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Amber
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Lemon, Plum, Coriander, Leather, Juniper Berry, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud) that Flavia Nouveau Amber does not.

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet Citrus, Jasmine, Vanilla and Cedarwood 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

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla

Both share Amber and Citrus. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Woody, Oud, Smoky, Leather, Aromatic, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet and Vanilla.

Vibes

Ajmal Desert Intense

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

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Classic

Both share Dark and Classic. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Bold, Powerful, Intense, Modern and Oriental. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet and Warm.

Occasions

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Outdoor

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Outdoor. Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.

Performance

Ajmal Desert Intense

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

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Solid longevity

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Powerful, Powerhouse and Subtle. Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Solid longevity.

Style lane

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Leather woody

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet amber

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Leather woody. Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet amber.

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 Flavia Nouveau Amber (£23)

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

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Desert Intense has 1 community review and Flavia Nouveau Amber has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Desert Intense or Flavia Nouveau Amber?

Ajmal Desert Intense costs £40 and Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £17 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Desert Intense or Flavia Nouveau Amber?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Desert Intense or Flavia Nouveau Amber?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Ajmal Desert Intense or Flavia Nouveau Amber?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.2 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Desert Intense or Flavia Nouveau Amber?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Desert Intense and Flavia Nouveau Amber share?

They share 3 notes: Saffron, Amber and Musk.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Desert Intense and Flavia Nouveau Amber?

Ajmal Desert Intense is tagged for Outdoor. Flavia Nouveau Amber is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.

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 Flavia Nouveau Amber

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