Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 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
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif costs £28.50 and Zimaya Night Shadow costs £26, so Zimaya Night Shadow is £2.50 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (50%). Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Night Shadow is EDP and listed as unisex. 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 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.
Comparison
| Nusuk Al Mukhtalif | Zimaya Night Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.2/10 · 1 review | 8.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Price | £28.50 | £26 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade | Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Zimaya Night Shadow
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif lists Pear, Bulgarian Rose and Amber that Zimaya Night Shadow does not.
Zimaya Night Shadow lists Rose, Amberwood and Benzoin that Nusuk Al Mukhtalif does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
Zimaya Night Shadow
Both share Woody, Floral, Fruity, Oud, Smoky, Rose, Resinous and Incense. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Sweet, Amber, Gourmand, Tobacco, Aromatic and Green. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Oriental.
Vibes
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
Zimaya Night Shadow
Both share Dark. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Sweet, Warm, Modern and Gourmand. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Mysterious, Seductive, Powerful, Masculine, Oriental and Luxurious.
Occasions
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
Zimaya Night Shadow
Both share Signature and Evening. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Social and Formal.
Performance
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
Zimaya Night Shadow
Both share Strong projection. Nusuk Al Mukhtalif also lists Skin scent, Linear and Lingers. Zimaya Night Shadow also lists Powerful.
Style lane
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif
Zimaya Night Shadow
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif lists Fruity floral. 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: Tie (9.0/10)
- Price: Wins Zimaya Night Shadow (£26)
Zimaya Night Shadow leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price. 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 Night Shadow has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Night Shadow?
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif costs £28.50 and Zimaya Night Shadow costs £26, so Zimaya Night Shadow is £2.50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Night Shadow?
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Night Shadow 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Night Shadow rates higher.
Which projects more, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Night Shadow?
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 8.0 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, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Night Shadow?
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 7.5 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, Nusuk Al Mukhtalif or Zimaya Night Shadow?
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Al Mukhtalif 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Night Shadow 9.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Nusuk Al Mukhtalif and Zimaya Night Shadow share?
They share 6 notes: Raspberry, Saffron, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Birch.
Which occasions suit Nusuk Al Mukhtalif and Zimaya Night Shadow?
Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Zimaya Night Shadow is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social and Formal.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.