Assaf Nomad vs Zimaya Iham Al Oud

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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud is £94 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (27%). Assaf Nomad is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Iham Al Oud is Extrait 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.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud is a dark Arabic woody oud fragrance that captures the luxurious depth of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade through a leather jasmine amber opening, a smoky oud rose incense heart, and a rich raspberry saffron benzoin dry down built for commanding evening prestige.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Shared Notes

• Incense
• Oud
• Benzoin

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Nomad lists Wild Berries that Zimaya Iham Al Oud does not.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Leather, Jasmine, Amber, Patchouli, Rose, Raspberry and Saffron that Assaf Nomad does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Nomad

• Oud
• Leather
• Incense

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

• Sweet
• Woody
• Amber
• Floral
• Oud
• Smoky
• Leather
• Patchouli
• Rose
• Animalic
• Resinous
• Incense

Both share Oud, Leather and Incense. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Sweet, Woody, Amber, Floral, Smoky, Patchouli, Rose, Animalic and Resinous.

Vibes

Assaf Nomad

• Dark
• Mysterious

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

• Sweet
• Dark
• Mysterious
• Powerful
• Warm
• Masculine
• Luxurious

Both share Dark and Mysterious. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Sweet, Powerful, Warm, Masculine and Luxurious.

Occasions

Assaf Nomad

• Evening
• Winter

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

• Signature
• Evening
• Social
• Cold weather
• Ceremonial

Both share Evening. Assaf Nomad also lists Winter. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Signature, Social, Cold weather and Ceremonial.

Performance

Assaf Nomad

• Moderate projection
• Moderate longevity

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

• Strong projection
• Powerful

Assaf Nomad lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

Assaf Nomad

• Sweet oud

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

• Smoky oud

Assaf Nomad lists Sweet oud. Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.8/10)
• Projection: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.5/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.2/10)
• Value for money: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (9.0/10)
• Price: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (£35)

Zimaya Iham Al Oud 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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Assaf Nomad costs £129 and Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud is £94 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Nomad and Zimaya Iham Al Oud share?

They share 3 notes: Incense, Oud and Benzoin.

Which occasions suit Assaf Nomad and Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Assaf Nomad is tagged for Evening and Winter. Zimaya Iham Al Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Cold weather and Ceremonial.

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

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