IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs Noted Aromas Riyadh

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 Noted Aromas Riyadh costs £20, so Noted Aromas Riyadh is £49.99 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (6%). 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.

Noted Aromas Riyadh

Riyadh is a dark, intense woody fragrance built around oud, spice, and smoky depth.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeNoted Aromas Riyadh, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondNoted Aromas Riyadh
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.2/10
Projection7.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy6.8/107.5/10
Value for money7.2/108.5/10
Price£69.99£20
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

Noted Aromas Riyadh

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Geranium
  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Benzoin
  • Amberwood
  • Birch

Shared Notes

  • Rose

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Apple, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Frankincense and Oud that Noted Aromas Riyadh does not.

Noted Aromas Riyadh lists Raspberry, Saffron, Geranium, Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amberwood and Birch 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

Noted Aromas Riyadh

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Floral, Oud, Smoky, Rose, Resinous and Incense. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Citrus, Tobacco and Patchouli. Noted Aromas Riyadh also lists Sweet, Woody, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Noted Aromas Riyadh

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Oriental

Both share Dark. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Warm, Light and Confident. Noted Aromas Riyadh also lists Sweet, Intense and Oriental.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Noted Aromas Riyadh

  • Evening

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

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Noted Aromas Riyadh

  • Strong longevity

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent. Noted Aromas Riyadh lists Strong longevity.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Noted Aromas Riyadh

  • Woody oud

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud. Noted Aromas Riyadh lists Woody oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Noted Aromas Riyadh (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Noted Aromas Riyadh (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Noted Aromas Riyadh (£20)

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond leads on longevity, while Noted Aromas Riyadh leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond has 1 community review and Noted Aromas Riyadh has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Noted Aromas Riyadh?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Noted Aromas Riyadh costs £20, so Noted Aromas Riyadh is £49.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Noted Aromas Riyadh?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Noted Aromas Riyadh 7.2 out of 10, so IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Noted Aromas Riyadh?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Noted Aromas Riyadh 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Noted Aromas Riyadh?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Noted Aromas Riyadh 7.5 out of 10, so Noted Aromas Riyadh rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Noted Aromas Riyadh?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and Noted Aromas Riyadh 8.5 out of 10, so Noted Aromas Riyadh rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Noted Aromas Riyadh share?

They share 1 note: Rose.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Noted Aromas Riyadh?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Noted Aromas Riyadh is tagged for Evening.

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 Noted Aromas Riyadh

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