Ajmal Desert Intense vs IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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 IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so Ajmal Desert Intense is £29.99 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (13%). 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.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond features bergamot, rose, apple, patchouli, sandalwood, musk, frankincense and oud, placing it in the incense oud style lane.

Ajmal Desert Intense, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Ajmal Desert IntenseIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection8.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/106.8/10
Value for money8.5/107.2/10
Price£40£69.99
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)

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

Top Notes

  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Apple
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Frankincense
  • Oud

Shared Notes

  • Musk
  • Sandalwood

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Lemon, Plum, Coriander, Saffron, Leather, Juniper Berry, Amber and Agarwood (Oud) that IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond does not.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Rose, Apple, Patchouli, Frankincense and Oud 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

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Tobacco
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Citrus, Oud, Smoky and Resinous. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Woody, Amber, Leather, Aromatic, Oriental and Spicy. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Floral, Tobacco, Patchouli, Rose and Incense.

Vibes

Ajmal Desert Intense

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

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Both share Dark. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Bold, Powerful, Intense, Modern, Classic and Oriental. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Warm, Light and Confident.

Occasions

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Outdoor

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Winter
  • Cold weather
  • Night out

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Outdoor. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out.

Performance

Ajmal Desert Intense

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

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Both share Long lasting. Ajmal Desert Intense also lists Strong projection, Powerful, Powerhouse and Subtle. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Good projection and Skin scent.

Style lane

Ajmal Desert Intense

  • Leather woody

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Ajmal Desert Intense lists Leather woody. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky 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 IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Desert Intense or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Ajmal Desert Intense costs £40 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so Ajmal Desert Intense is £29.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Desert Intense or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Desert Intense or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.0 out of 10 for projection and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Ajmal Desert Intense or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Desert Intense or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Intense 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Intense rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Desert Intense and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond share?

They share 2 notes: Musk and Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Desert Intense and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Ajmal Desert Intense is tagged for Outdoor. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out.

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 IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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