IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond vs Zimaya Night Shadow

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 Night Shadow costs £26, so Zimaya Night Shadow is £43.99 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.

Zimaya Night Shadow

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Night Shadow is a dark oriental woody oud fragrance that captures the mysterious luxury of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade through a saffron raspberry incense opening, a smoky rose birchwood heart, and a dense oud amberwood benzoin dry down built for powerful night time authority.

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeZimaya Night Shadow, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Carbon DiamondZimaya Night Shadow
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/109.0/10
Projection7.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy6.8/108.5/10
Value for money7.2/109.0/10
Price£69.99£26
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

Zimaya Night Shadow

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Raspberry
  • Incense

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Birch
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Amberwood
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Rose

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Bergamot, Apple, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Frankincense and Oud that Zimaya Night Shadow does not.

Zimaya Night Shadow lists Saffron, Raspberry, Incense, Birch, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud), Amberwood 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 Night Shadow

  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental

Both share Floral, Oud, Smoky, Rose, Resinous and Incense. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Citrus, Tobacco and Patchouli. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Woody, Fruity and Oriental.

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Confident

Zimaya Night Shadow

  • Dark
  • Mysterious
  • Seductive
  • Powerful
  • Masculine
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark. IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond also lists Clean, Warm, Light and Confident. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Mysterious, Seductive, Powerful, Masculine, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

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

Zimaya Night Shadow

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Formal

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

Performance

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Good projection
  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Zimaya Night Shadow

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Good projection, Long lasting and Skin scent. Zimaya Night Shadow lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond

  • Smoky oud

Zimaya Night Shadow

  • Floral woody

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond lists Smoky oud. Zimaya Night Shadow lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (9.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (£26)

Zimaya Night Shadow 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 Night Shadow has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Night Shadow?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond costs £69.99 and Zimaya Night Shadow costs £26, so Zimaya Night Shadow is £43.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Night Shadow?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Night Shadow 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Night Shadow rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Night Shadow?

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

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Night Shadow?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Night Shadow 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Night Shadow rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond or Zimaya Night Shadow?

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

What notes do IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Zimaya Night Shadow share?

They share 1 note: Rose.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond and Zimaya Night Shadow?

IBRAQ Black Carbon Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Winter, Cold weather and Night out. Zimaya Night Shadow is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social and Formal.

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 Zimaya Night Shadow

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