IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs IBRAQ Blue 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

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and IBRAQ Blue Oud costs £59.99, so IBRAQ Blue Oud is £10 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (17%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

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.

IBRAQ Blue Oud

Blue Oud, also known as Al Wafiyah, is a bold leathery oriental fragrance from IBRAQ, widely and repeatedly compared by the community to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, pairing stable oud with the delicate freshness of blue lilies.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeIBRAQ Blue Oud, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondIBRAQ Blue Oud
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy6.8/107.8/10
Value for money7.2/108.2/10
Price£69.99£59.99
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.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

Top Notes

  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Apple
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Frankincense
  • Oud

IBRAQ Blue Oud

Top Notes

  • Oud
  • Blue Lilies

Heart Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Leather

Base Notes

  • Tobacco
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Oud

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Rose, Apple, Sandalwood, Musk and Frankincense that IBRAQ Blue Oud does not.

IBRAQ Blue Oud lists Blue Lilies, Leather, Tobacco and Amber that IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

IBRAQ Blue Oud

  • Oud
  • Floral
  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Tobacco

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

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

IBRAQ Blue Oud

  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Dark
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Warm, Light and Confident. IBRAQ Blue Oud also lists Bold, Mysterious, Powerful and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

IBRAQ Blue Oud

  • Winter
  • Evening
  • Special occasion
  • Signature

Both share Signature, Evening and Winter. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Cold weather and Night out. IBRAQ Blue Oud also lists Special occasion.

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

IBRAQ Blue Oud

  • Long lasting
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Both share Long lasting. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Good projection and Skin scent. IBRAQ Blue Oud also lists Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

IBRAQ Blue Oud

  • Leathery oriental

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud. IBRAQ Blue Oud lists Leathery oriental.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins IBRAQ Blue Oud (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins IBRAQ Blue Oud (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins IBRAQ Blue Oud (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins IBRAQ Blue Oud (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins IBRAQ Blue Oud (£59.99)

IBRAQ Blue Oud leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond has 1 community review and IBRAQ Blue Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or IBRAQ Blue Oud?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and IBRAQ Blue Oud costs £59.99, so IBRAQ Blue Oud is £10 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or IBRAQ Blue Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and IBRAQ Blue Oud 8.5 out of 10, so IBRAQ Blue Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or IBRAQ Blue Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10 for projection and IBRAQ Blue Oud 8.5 out of 10, so IBRAQ Blue Oud rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or IBRAQ Blue Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and IBRAQ Blue Oud 7.8 out of 10, so IBRAQ Blue Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or IBRAQ Blue Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and IBRAQ Blue Oud 8.2 out of 10, so IBRAQ Blue Oud rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and IBRAQ Blue Oud share?

They share 2 notes: Patchouli and Oud.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and IBRAQ Blue Oud?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. IBRAQ Blue Oud is tagged for Winter, Evening, Special occasion and Signature.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs IBRAQ Blue Oud

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