Flavia Nouveau Amber 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

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £46.99 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (7%). Flavia Nouveau Amber is Extrait and listed as unisex, while IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

Flavia Nouveau Amber

Nouveau Amber is Flavia's extrait strength take on Louis Vuitton's Ombre Nomade, a warm, ambered oud built around sweet citrus and saffron rather than the darker, more resinous profile of its EDP sibling.

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.

Flavia Nouveau Amber, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Flavia Nouveau AmberIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection6.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy6.2/106.8/10
Value for money7.8/107.2/10
Price£23£69.99
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Ombre NomadeLouis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Notes Comparison

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

Flavia Nouveau Amber

Top Notes

  • Sweet Citrus
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Amber
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Musk

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

Top Notes

  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Apple
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Frankincense
  • Oud

Shared Notes

  • Musk

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet Citrus, Saffron, Amber, Jasmine, Vanilla and Cedarwood that IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond does not.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Rose, Apple, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Oud that Flavia Nouveau Amber does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Both share Citrus. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet, Amber and Vanilla. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Floral, Oud, Smoky, Tobacco, Patchouli, Rose, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Classic

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Both share Dark and Warm. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet and Classic. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Light and Confident.

Occasions

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

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

Performance

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Solid longevity

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Solid longevity. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent.

Style lane

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet amber

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet amber. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond (6.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Flavia Nouveau Amber (7.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Nouveau Amber (£23)

Flavia Nouveau Amber leads on value for money and lower price, while IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond leads on projection and scent accuracy. They are level on longevity.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Nouveau Amber has 1 community review and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Nouveau Amber or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £46.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Nouveau Amber or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Flavia Nouveau Amber or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 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, Flavia Nouveau Amber or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10, so IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Nouveau Amber or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10, so Flavia Nouveau Amber rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Nouveau Amber and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond share?

They share 1 note: Musk.

Which occasions suit Flavia Nouveau Amber and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Flavia Nouveau Amber is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. 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 Flavia Nouveau Amber
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

See the full Nouveau Amber breakdown

See the full Black Carbon Diamond breakdown

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