IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs Khadlaj Empire Oud 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

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir costs £16, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is £53.99 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is EDP and listed as unisex, while Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is EDP and listed as masculine. 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 Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeKhadlaj Empire Oud Noir, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondKhadlaj Empire Oud Noir
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy6.8/107.5/10
Value for money7.2/108.5/10
Price£69.99£16
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Spicy Notes

Heart Notes

  • Incense
  • Rose
  • Cypriol

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Rose
  • Patchouli
  • Oud

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Apple, Sandalwood, Musk and Frankincense that Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir does not.

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Raspberry, Saffron, Spicy Notes, Incense, Cypriol 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

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Balsamic
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Floral, Oud, Smoky, Patchouli, Rose, Resinous and Incense. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Citrus and Tobacco. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Sweet, Amber, Balsamic, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark and Warm. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Light and Confident. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Sweet, Bold, Powerful, Classic, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Formal
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature and Evening. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Daytime, Casual, Formal and Colder weather.

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Long lasting
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Both share Long lasting. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Good projection and Skin scent. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir also lists Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

  • Soft floral

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir lists Soft floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir (£16)

Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 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 Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir costs £16, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is £53.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

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

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 8.0 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

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

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 7.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir share?

They share 3 notes: Rose, Patchouli and Oud.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Formal and Colder weather.

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 Khadlaj Empire Oud Noir

See the full Black Carbon Diamond breakdown

See the full Empire Oud Noir breakdown

THE SCENT ATLAS