Assaf Nomad vs Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

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 Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir costs £16, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is £113 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (18%). Assaf Nomad is EDP and listed as unisex, while Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.

Assaf Nomad, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeKhadlaj Empire Oud Noir, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Assaf NomadKhadlaj Empire Oud Noir
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/108.5/10
Projection6.8/108.0/10
Scent accuracy7.2/107.5/10
Value for money7.5/108.5/10
Price£129£16
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Spicy Notes

Heart Notes

  • Incense
  • Rose
  • Cypriol

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Incense
  • Oud

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Nomad lists Wild Berries and Benzoin that Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir does not.

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Raspberry, Saffron, Spicy Notes, Rose, Cypriol, Patchouli and Amber that Assaf Nomad does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Nomad

  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Incense

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Balsamic
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Oud and Incense. Assaf Nomad also lists Leather. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Sweet, Amber, Floral, Smoky, Balsamic, Patchouli, Rose, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

Assaf Nomad

  • Dark
  • Mysterious

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark. Assaf Nomad also lists Mysterious. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Sweet, Bold, Powerful, Warm, Classic, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

Assaf Nomad

  • Evening
  • Winter

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Formal
  • Colder weather

Both share Evening. Assaf Nomad also lists Winter. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Signature, Daytime, Casual, Formal and Colder weather.

Performance

Assaf Nomad

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Long lasting
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Assaf Nomad lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Long lasting, Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

Assaf Nomad

  • Sweet oud

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Soft floral

Assaf Nomad lists Sweet oud. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Soft floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (£16)

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Nomad has 1 community review and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Nomad or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Assaf Nomad costs £129 and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir costs £16, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is £113 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Nomad or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Nomad or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 8.0 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Assaf Nomad or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 7.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Nomad or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Nomad and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir share?

They share 2 notes: Incense and Oud.

Which occasions suit Assaf Nomad and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Assaf Nomad is tagged for Evening and Winter. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Formal and Colder weather.

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 Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

See the full Nomad breakdown

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