Flavia Nouveau Amber vs Rayhaan Sahara Gold

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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold costs £30, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £7 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (7%). Both are Extrait 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.

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

Rayhaan Sahara Gold combines raspberry, geranium, saffron, rose, birch, oud, benzoin and incense in a smoky oud direction.

Flavia Nouveau Amber, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeRayhaan Sahara Gold, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Flavia Nouveau AmberRayhaan Sahara Gold
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection6.8/108.2/10
Scent accuracy6.2/108.0/10
Value for money7.8/109.0/10
Price£23£30
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
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

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Geranium

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Rose
  • Birch

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Benzoin
  • Amberwood
  • Incense

Shared Notes

  • Saffron

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet Citrus, Amber, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cedarwood and Musk that Rayhaan Sahara Gold does not.

Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Raspberry, Geranium, Rose, Birch, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amberwood and Incense that Flavia Nouveau Amber does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Amber. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet, Citrus and Vanilla. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Floral, Fruity, Oud, Smoky, Leather, Rose, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Classic

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark, Warm and Classic. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Sweet. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Bold, Elegant, Mysterious, Powerful, Sophisticated, Modern and Luxurious.

Occasions

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Cooler weather. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Formal, Winter and Colder weather.

Performance

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Solid longevity

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Solid longevity. Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet amber

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Smoky oud

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet amber. Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Nouveau Amber (£23)

Flavia Nouveau Amber leads on lower price, while Rayhaan Sahara Gold 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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and Rayhaan Sahara Gold costs £30, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £7 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.5 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.2 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 9.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Nouveau Amber and Rayhaan Sahara Gold share?

They share 1 note: Saffron.

Which occasions suit Flavia Nouveau Amber and Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Flavia Nouveau Amber is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Rayhaan Sahara Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Winter 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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold

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