Flavia Nouveau Amber 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

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir costs £16, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is £7 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Flavia Nouveau Amber is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.

Flavia Nouveau Amber, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeKhadlaj Empire Oud Noir, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Flavia Nouveau AmberKhadlaj Empire Oud Noir
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection6.8/108.0/10
Scent accuracy6.2/107.5/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£23£16
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Spicy Notes

Heart Notes

  • Incense
  • Rose
  • Cypriol

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Amber

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet Citrus, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cedarwood and Musk that Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir does not.

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Raspberry, Spicy Notes, Incense, Rose, Cypriol, Oud and Patchouli that Flavia Nouveau Amber does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

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

Both share Sweet and Amber. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Citrus and Vanilla. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Floral, Oud, Smoky, Balsamic, Patchouli, Rose, Resinous, Incense, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Classic

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

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

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

Occasions

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

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

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Cooler weather. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Daytime, Casual, Formal and Colder weather.

Performance

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Solid longevity

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Long lasting
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Solid longevity. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Long lasting, Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet amber

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Soft floral

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet amber. 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. Flavia Nouveau Amber has 1 community review and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir costs £16, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is £7 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.5 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, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 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, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.2 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, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.8 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 Flavia Nouveau Amber and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir share?

They share 2 notes: Saffron and Amber.

Which occasions suit Flavia Nouveau Amber and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Flavia Nouveau Amber is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. 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 Flavia Nouveau Amber
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

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