Assaf Nomad vs Rayhaan Sahara Gold

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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold costs £30, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold is £99 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (18%). Assaf Nomad is EDP and listed as unisex, while Rayhaan Sahara Gold is Extrait 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.

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

Rayhaan Sahara Gold combines raspberry, geranium, saffron, rose, birch, oud, benzoin and incense in a smoky oud direction.

Assaf Nomad, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeRayhaan Sahara Gold, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Assaf NomadRayhaan Sahara Gold
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/108.5/10
Projection6.8/108.2/10
Scent accuracy7.2/108.0/10
Value for money7.5/109.0/10
Price£129£30
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.

Assaf Nomad

Top Notes

  • Wild Berries

Heart Notes

  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Benzoin

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Geranium

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Rose
  • Birch

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Benzoin
  • Amberwood
  • Incense

Shared Notes

  • Incense
  • Benzoin

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Nomad lists Wild Berries and Oud that Rayhaan Sahara Gold does not.

Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Raspberry, Geranium, Saffron, Rose, Birch, Agarwood (Oud) and Amberwood that Assaf Nomad does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Nomad

  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Incense

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Oud, Leather and Incense. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Amber, Floral, Fruity, Smoky, Rose and Resinous.

Vibes

Assaf Nomad

  • Dark
  • Mysterious

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark and Mysterious. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Bold, Elegant, Powerful, Sophisticated, Warm, Modern, Classic and Luxurious.

Occasions

Assaf Nomad

  • Evening
  • Winter

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Colder weather

Both share Evening and Winter. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Signature, Formal and Colder weather.

Performance

Assaf Nomad

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Assaf Nomad lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

Assaf Nomad

  • Sweet oud

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Smoky oud

Assaf Nomad lists Sweet oud. Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (£30)

Rayhaan Sahara Gold 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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Nomad or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Assaf Nomad costs £129 and Rayhaan Sahara Gold costs £30, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold is £99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Nomad or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.5 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Nomad or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.2 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Assaf Nomad or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Nomad or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 9.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Nomad and Rayhaan Sahara Gold share?

They share 2 notes: Incense and Benzoin.

Which occasions suit Assaf Nomad and Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Assaf Nomad is tagged for Evening and Winter. Rayhaan Sahara Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Winter and Colder weather.

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

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