House of Watan Addax 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

House of Watan Addax costs £39.99 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so House of Watan Addax is £30 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (25%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

House of Watan Addax

House of Watan Addax combines apple, saffron, jasmine, patchouli, leather, oud and amber in a oud leather direction.

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.

House of Watan Addax, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

House of Watan AddaxIBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.2/107.5/10
Projection7.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/106.8/10
Value for money8.5/107.2/10
Price£39.99£69.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Ombre NomadeLouis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Notes Comparison

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

House of Watan Addax

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Leather
  • Oud
  • Amber

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

Top Notes

  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Apple
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Frankincense
  • Oud

Shared Notes

  • Apple
  • Patchouli
  • Oud

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

House of Watan Addax lists Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Amber that IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond does not.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Rose, Sandalwood, Musk and Frankincense that House of Watan Addax does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

House of Watan Addax

  • Amber
  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Patchouli

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Both share Oud and Patchouli. House of Watan Addax also lists Amber and Leather. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Floral, Citrus, Smoky, Tobacco, Rose, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

House of Watan Addax

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Confident

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Both share Clean, Dark, Warm and Confident. House of Watan Addax also lists Sweet, Gourmand and Oriental. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Light.

Occasions

House of Watan Addax

  • Signature
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Everyday
  • Special occasion

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Both share Signature and Winter. House of Watan Addax also lists Autumn, Everyday and Special occasion. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Evening, Cold weather and Night out.

Performance

House of Watan Addax

  • Lingers

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

House of Watan Addax lists Lingers. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent.

Style lane

House of Watan Addax

  • Smoky oud

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Both share Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins House of Watan Addax (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins House of Watan Addax (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins House of Watan Addax (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins House of Watan Addax (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins House of Watan Addax (£39.99)

House of Watan Addax leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. House of Watan Addax has 1 community review and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, House of Watan Addax or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

House of Watan Addax costs £39.99 and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99, so House of Watan Addax is £30 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, House of Watan Addax or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Addax 8.2 out of 10 for longevity and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10, so House of Watan Addax rates higher.

Which projects more, House of Watan Addax or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Addax 7.8 out of 10 for projection and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10, so House of Watan Addax rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, House of Watan Addax or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Addax 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10, so House of Watan Addax rates higher.

Which is better value, House of Watan Addax or IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Addax 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10, so House of Watan Addax rates higher.

What notes do House of Watan Addax and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond share?

They share 3 notes: Apple, Patchouli and Oud.

Which occasions suit House of Watan Addax and IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond?

House of Watan Addax is tagged for Signature, Autumn, Winter, Everyday and Special occasion. 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 House of Watan Addax
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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