IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs Rayhaan Sahara Gold

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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold costs £30, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold is £39.99 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (6%). IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is EDP and listed as unisex, while Rayhaan Sahara Gold 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.

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

Rayhaan Sahara Gold combines raspberry, geranium, saffron, rose, birch, oud, benzoin and incense in a smoky oud direction.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeRayhaan Sahara Gold, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondRayhaan Sahara Gold
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.2/10
Scent accuracy6.8/108.0/10
Value for money7.2/109.0/10
Price£69.99£30
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

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Geranium

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Rose
  • Birch

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Benzoin
  • Amberwood
  • Incense

Shared Notes

  • Rose

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Apple, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Frankincense and Oud that Rayhaan Sahara Gold does not.

Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Raspberry, Geranium, Saffron, Birch, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amberwood and Incense 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

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense

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

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark and Warm. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Light and Confident. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Bold, Elegant, Mysterious, Powerful, Sophisticated, Modern, Classic and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature, Evening and Winter. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Cold weather and Night out. Rayhaan Sahara Gold also lists Formal and Colder weather.

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent. Rayhaan Sahara Gold lists Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Subtle.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Rayhaan Sahara Gold

  • Smoky oud

Both share Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Rayhaan Sahara Gold (£30)

Rayhaan Sahara Gold 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 Rayhaan Sahara Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Rayhaan Sahara Gold costs £30, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold is £39.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

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

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.2 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 8.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and Rayhaan Sahara Gold 9.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Sahara Gold rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Rayhaan Sahara Gold share?

They share 1 note: Rose.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Rayhaan Sahara Gold?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Rayhaan Sahara Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Winter 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
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