Assaf Nomad vs Zimaya Night Shadow

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 Night Shadow costs £26, so Zimaya Night Shadow is £103 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (18%). 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.

Zimaya Night Shadow

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Night Shadow is a dark oriental woody oud fragrance that captures the mysterious luxury of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade through a saffron raspberry incense opening, a smoky rose birchwood heart, and a dense oud amberwood benzoin dry down built for powerful night time authority.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

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

Shared Notes

• Incense
• Benzoin

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Nomad lists Wild Berries and Oud that Zimaya Night Shadow does not.

Zimaya Night Shadow lists Saffron, Raspberry, Rose, Birch, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Amberwood that Assaf Nomad does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Nomad

• Oud
• Leather
• Incense

Zimaya Night Shadow

• Woody
• Floral
• Fruity
• Oud
• Smoky
• Rose
• Resinous
• Incense
• Oriental

Both share Oud and Incense. Assaf Nomad also lists Leather. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Woody, Floral, Fruity, Smoky, Rose, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

Assaf Nomad

• Dark
• Mysterious

Zimaya Night Shadow

• Dark
• Mysterious
• Seductive
• Powerful
• Masculine
• Oriental
• Luxurious

Both share Dark and Mysterious. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Seductive, Powerful, Masculine, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

Assaf Nomad

• Evening
• Winter

Zimaya Night Shadow

• Signature
• Evening
• Social
• Formal

Both share Evening. Assaf Nomad also lists Winter. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Signature, Social and Formal.

Performance

Assaf Nomad

• Moderate projection
• Moderate longevity

Zimaya Night Shadow

• Strong projection
• Powerful

Assaf Nomad lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Zimaya Night Shadow lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

Assaf Nomad

• Sweet oud

Zimaya Night Shadow

• Floral woody

Assaf Nomad lists Sweet oud. Zimaya Night Shadow lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (9.0/10)
• Projection: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (8.5/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (8.5/10)
• Value for money: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (9.0/10)
• Price: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (£26)

Zimaya Night Shadow 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 Night Shadow has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Night Shadow?

Assaf Nomad costs £129 and Zimaya Night Shadow costs £26, so Zimaya Night Shadow is £103 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Night Shadow?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Night Shadow 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Night Shadow rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Night Shadow?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Night Shadow 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Night Shadow rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Night Shadow?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Nomad 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Night Shadow 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Night Shadow rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Nomad or Zimaya Night Shadow?

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

What notes do Assaf Nomad and Zimaya Night Shadow share?

They share 2 notes: Incense and Benzoin.

Which occasions suit Assaf Nomad and Zimaya Night Shadow?

Assaf Nomad is tagged for Evening and Winter. Zimaya Night Shadow is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social and Formal.

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 Zimaya Night Shadow

See the full Nomad breakdown

See the full Night Shadow breakdown