IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

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 Nusuk Al Mukhtalif costs £28.50, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is £41.49 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is EDP and listed as unisex, while Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is Extrait 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.

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

A dark, resinous oud built on the same architecture as Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, but priced for daily rotation rather than occasion wear.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeNusuk Al Mukhtalif, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondNusuk Al Mukhtalif
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy6.8/107.5/10
Value for money7.2/109.0/10
Price£69.99£28.50
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Pear

Heart Notes

  • Bulgarian Rose
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Amber
  • Incense
  • Birch

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Rose, Apple, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Frankincense and Oud that Nusuk Al Mukhtalif does not.

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif lists Raspberry, Saffron, Pear, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Incense 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

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Tobacco
  • Aromatic
  • Rose
  • Green
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Floral, Oud, Smoky, Tobacco, Rose, Resinous and Incense. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Citrus and Patchouli. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Sweet, Woody, Amber, Gourmand, Fruity, Aromatic and Green.

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Both share Dark and Warm. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Light and Confident. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Sweet, Modern and Gourmand.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

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

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Strong projection
  • Skin scent
  • Linear
  • Lingers

Both share Skin scent. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Good projection and Long lasting. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Strong projection, Linear and Lingers.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Fruity floral

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif lists Fruity floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Nusuk Al Mukhtalif (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Nusuk Al Mukhtalif (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Nusuk Al Mukhtalif (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Nusuk Al Mukhtalif (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Nusuk Al Mukhtalif (£28.50)

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 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 Nusuk Al Mukhtalif has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Nusuk Al Mukhtalif?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif costs £28.50, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is £41.49 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Nusuk Al Mukhtalif?

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

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Nusuk Al Mukhtalif?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 8.0 out of 10, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Nusuk Al Mukhtalif?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 7.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Nusuk Al Mukhtalif?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 9.0 out of 10, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cold 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 Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

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