Flavia Nouveau Amber vs Zimaya Iham Al Oud

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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £12 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). Flavia Nouveau Amber is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Iham Al Oud is Extrait 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.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud is a dark Arabic woody oud fragrance that captures the luxurious depth of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade through a leather jasmine amber opening, a smoky oud rose incense heart, and a rich raspberry saffron benzoin dry down built for commanding evening prestige.

Flavia Nouveau Amber, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeZimaya Iham Al Oud, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Flavia Nouveau AmberZimaya Iham Al Oud
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.8/10
Projection6.8/108.5/10
Scent accuracy6.2/108.2/10
Value for money7.8/109.0/10
Price£23£35
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
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

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

Top Notes

  • Leather
  • Jasmine
  • Amber
  • Patchouli

Heart Notes

  • Oud
  • Rose
  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Amber
  • Jasmine

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet Citrus, Vanilla, Cedarwood and Musk that Zimaya Iham Al Oud does not.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Leather, Patchouli, Oud, Rose, Incense, Raspberry and Benzoin that Flavia Nouveau Amber does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Animalic
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Sweet and Amber. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Citrus and Vanilla. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Woody, Floral, Oud, Smoky, Leather, Patchouli, Rose, Animalic, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Classic

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Dark and Warm. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Classic. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Mysterious, Powerful, Masculine and Luxurious.

Occasions

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Cold weather
  • Ceremonial

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Nouveau Amber also lists Cooler weather. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Social, Cold weather and Ceremonial.

Performance

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Solid longevity

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Solid longevity. Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

Flavia Nouveau Amber

  • Sweet amber

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Smoky oud

Flavia Nouveau Amber lists Sweet amber. Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Nouveau Amber (£23)

Flavia Nouveau Amber leads on lower price, while Zimaya Iham Al Oud 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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Flavia Nouveau Amber costs £23 and Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Flavia Nouveau Amber is £12 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 6.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Nouveau Amber or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Nouveau Amber 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Nouveau Amber and Zimaya Iham Al Oud share?

They share 3 notes: Saffron, Amber and Jasmine.

Which occasions suit Flavia Nouveau Amber and Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Flavia Nouveau Amber is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Zimaya Iham Al Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Cold weather and Ceremonial.

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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud

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