Assaf Nomad 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

Assaf Nomad costs £129 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is £59.01 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (9%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

Assaf Nomad

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

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.

Assaf Nomad, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Assaf NomadIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/107.5/10
Projection6.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.2/106.8/10
Value for money7.5/107.2/10
Price£129£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.

Assaf Nomad

Top Notes

  • Wild Berries

Heart Notes

  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Benzoin

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

Top Notes

  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Apple
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Frankincense
  • Oud

Shared Notes

  • Oud

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Assaf Nomad lists Wild Berries, Incense and Benzoin that IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond does not.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Rose, Apple, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Frankincense that Assaf Nomad does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Nomad

  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Incense

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Both share Oud and Incense. Assaf Nomad also lists Leather. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Floral, Citrus, Smoky, Tobacco, Patchouli, Rose and Resinous.

Vibes

Assaf Nomad

  • Dark
  • Mysterious

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Both share Dark. Assaf Nomad also lists Mysterious. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Warm, Light and Confident.

Occasions

Assaf Nomad

  • Evening
  • Winter

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Both share Evening and Winter. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Signature, Cold weather and Night out.

Performance

Assaf Nomad

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Assaf Nomad lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent.

Style lane

Assaf Nomad

  • Sweet oud

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Assaf Nomad lists Sweet oud. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Assaf Nomad (7.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Assaf Nomad (7.5/10)
  • Price: Wins IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond (£69.99)

Assaf Nomad leads on scent accuracy and value for money, while IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond leads on longevity, projection and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Nomad has 1 community review and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Nomad or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Assaf Nomad costs £129 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is £59.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Nomad or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10, so IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Nomad or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 6.8 out of 10 for projection and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10, so IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Assaf Nomad or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10, so Assaf Nomad rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Nomad or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10, so Assaf Nomad rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Nomad and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond share?

They share 1 note: Oud.

Which occasions suit Assaf Nomad and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Assaf Nomad is tagged for Evening and Winter. 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 Assaf Nomad
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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