Flavia Nouveau Amber vs Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe 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 Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir costs £25, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £2 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Flavia Nouveau Amber is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir 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.

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir is a dark woody amber fragrance that captures the smoky oud rose intensity of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade through resinous labdanum and spice, a textured aromatic heart, and a deep woody amber base.

Flavia Nouveau Amber, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeMaison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Flavia Nouveau AmberMaison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.0/10
Projection6.8/107.5/10
Scent accuracy6.2/107.8/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£23£25
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

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

Top Notes

  • Labdanum
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Amber
  • Incense
  • Amberwood

Heart Notes

  • Melon
  • Jasmine
  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Pink Pepper
  • Bergamot
  • Coriander
  • Mint
  • Aldehydes

Shared Notes

  • Amber
  • Jasmine
  • Cedarwood

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet Citrus, Saffron, Vanilla and Musk that Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir does not.

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir lists Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Amberwood, Melon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Coriander, Mint and Aldehydes that Flavia Nouveau Amber does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental

Both share Amber and Citrus. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet and Vanilla. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir also lists Woody, Fresh, Fruity, Oud, Smoky, Aromatic, Patchouli, Rose, Resinous, Incense and Oriental.

Vibes

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Classic

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Oriental
  • Confident

Both share Dark and Warm. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet and Classic. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir also lists Bold, Elegant, Sophisticated, Modern, Masculine, Oriental and Confident.

Occasions

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Travel
  • Smart casual

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Cooler weather. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir also lists Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Travel and Smart casual.

Performance

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Solid longevity

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Solid longevity. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir lists Long lasting and Subtle.

Style lane

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet amber

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

  • Spicy woody

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet amber. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir lists Spicy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Nouveau Amber (£23)

Flavia Nouveau Amber leads on lower price, while Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Nouveau Amber has 1 community review and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir?

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir costs £25, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £2 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir 8.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir 7.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir 7.8 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Nouveau Amber and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir share?

They share 3 notes: Amber, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Which occasions suit Flavia Nouveau Amber and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir?

Flavia Nouveau Amber is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Travel and Smart casual.

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 Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir

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