Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 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

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif costs £28.50 and Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is £6.50 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (27%). Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Iham Al Oud is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade.

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.

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.

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre NomadeZimaya Iham Al Oud, dupe of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Comparison

Nusuk Al MukhtalifZimaya Iham Al Oud
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review8.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.8/10
Projection8.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy7.5/108.2/10
Value for money9.0/109.0/10
Price£28.50£35
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Ombre NomadeLouis Vuitton Ombre Nomade

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Pear

Heart Notes

  • Bulgarian Rose
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Amber
  • Incense
  • Birch

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

Top Notes

  • Leather
  • Jasmine
  • Amber
  • Patchouli

Heart Notes

  • Oud
  • Rose
  • Incense

Base Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Amber
  • Incense

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif lists Pear, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Birch that Zimaya Iham Al Oud does not.

Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists Leather, Jasmine, Patchouli, Oud, Rose and Benzoin that Nusuk Al Mukhtalif does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

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

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

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

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Floral, Oud, Smoky, Rose, Resinous and Incense. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Gourmand, Fruity, Tobacco, Aromatic and Green. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Leather, Patchouli and Animalic.

Vibes

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

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

Both share Sweet, Dark and Warm. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Modern and Gourmand. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Mysterious, Powerful, Masculine and Luxurious.

Occasions

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Cold weather
  • Ceremonial

Both share Signature, Evening and Cold weather. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Autumn and Winter. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Social and Ceremonial.

Performance

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Strong projection
  • Skin scent
  • Linear
  • Lingers

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful

Both share Strong projection. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Skin scent, Linear and Lingers. Zimaya Iham Al Oud also lists Powerful.

Style lane

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif

  • Fruity floral

Zimaya Iham Al Oud

  • Smoky oud

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif lists Fruity floral. Zimaya Iham Al Oud lists 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: Tie (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Nusuk Al Mukhtalif (£28.50)

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif leads on lower price, while Zimaya Iham Al Oud leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif has 1 community review and Zimaya Iham Al Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif costs £28.50 and Zimaya Iham Al Oud costs £35, so Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is £6.50 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 8.5 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, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 8.0 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, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 7.5 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, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Iham Al Oud 9.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Nusuk Al Mukhtalif and Zimaya Iham Al Oud share?

They share 4 notes: Raspberry, Saffron, Amber and Incense.

Which occasions suit Nusuk Al Mukhtalif and Zimaya Iham Al Oud?

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. 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 Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade vs Zimaya Iham Al Oud

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