IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs Zimaya Iham Al 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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud is £34.99 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (20%). IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Iham Al Oud is Extrait 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.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud is a dark Arabic woody oud fragrance that captures the luxurious depth of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade through a leather jasmine amber opening, a smoky oud rose incense heart, and a rich raspberry saffron benzoin dry down built for commanding evening prestige.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeZimaya Iham Al Oud, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondZimaya Iham Al Oud
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.8/10
Projection7.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy6.8/108.2/10
Value for money7.2/109.0/10
Price£69.99£35
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

Top Notes

  • Leather
  • Jasmine
  • Amber
  • Patchouli

Heart Notes

  • Oud
  • Rose
  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Rose
  • Patchouli
  • Oud

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Apple, Sandalwood, Musk and Frankincense that Zimaya Iham Al Oud does not.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Leather, Jasmine, Amber, Incense, Raspberry, Saffron and Benzoin 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

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Animalic
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Floral, Oud, Smoky, Patchouli, Rose, Resinous and Incense. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Citrus and Tobacco. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Sweet, Woody, Amber, Leather and Animalic.

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Mysterious
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark and Warm. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Light and Confident. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Sweet, Mysterious, Powerful, Masculine and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Cold weather
  • Ceremonial

Both share Signature, Evening and Cold weather. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Winter and Night out. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Social and Ceremonial.

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent. Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Smoky oud

Both share Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Iham Al Oud (£35)

Zimaya Iham Al 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 Zimaya Iham Al Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud is £34.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

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

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

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Iham Al Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

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

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Zimaya Iham Al Oud share?

They share 3 notes: Rose, Patchouli and Oud.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Zimaya Iham Al Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Cold weather and Ceremonial.

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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