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Is the day passes, the path of the sun creates shimmering patterns of shadow and light on the dunes. Whilst everything else seems motionless, the desert comes alive and draws the traveler into a passionate odyssey.
Designed for lovers of rare essences, Ombre Nomade concentrates that sensation of infinity into one of the most mythical ingredients in perfumery, oud wood.
A rebellious material, intoxicatingly beautiful, that the Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has faceted with a hint of benzoin and raspberry accents. Far away, a smoky wisp of incense floats towards the heavens. Never has oud been so mystical.
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Ombre Nomade was launched in 2018.
The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud.
Key notes:
- Oud Wood
- Benzoin tears
- Incense
- Raspberry
Most Common Questions and Answers About Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade
1. What does Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade smell like?
It’s a bold and smoky oud-rose fragrance, featuring a raspberry and saffron opening, transitioning into a heart of rose entwined with incense and leathery oud, and finishing with a rich amberwood, patchouli, benzoin, and musk base
2. How long does Ombre Nomade last, and what’s its projection?
Its longevity is outstanding—lasting 12+ hours, with strong projection in early hours fading to a powerful dry-down that lingers on clothes even longer
3. Day or night? When’s it best worn?
This fragrance leans evening and cold-weather territory—ideal for fall and winter nights, though some enjoy it during the day if they like impactful oud-laced scents
4. Does it smell like other fragrances?
Many note similarities with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood and occasionally Tom Ford Noir de Noir, due to shared rose and oud elements—but Ombre Nomade is smokier, duskier, and more resinous
5. What makes Ombre Nomade unique?
Its elegant fusion of smoky incense, leathery oud, sweet raspberry, and saffron-spiked rose creates a complex, refined composition that stands apart from typical rose-oud blends.
Similar Fragrances to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade
1. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre (Noir)
A top-tier clone that mimics Ombre Nomade almost identically in both opening and dry-down. Fans praise its performance and accuracy at a fraction of the price
2. Albait Aldimashqi Ombre Nomade
Reddit users widely regard this clone as superior in realism and longevity, often matching or surpassing the original’s performance by lasting up to 15 hours.
3. Royal Night by The Woods Collection
Offers a smoky, leathery, oud-rich experience similar to Ombre Nomade, with added raspberry and rose nuances. Well-regarded for its lasting power and excellent cold-weather wearability.
4. Nouveau Monde by Louis Vuitton
Another LV fragrance with oud, rose, caramel, saffron, and amberwood. It’s darker and sweeter than Ombre Nomade but shares a refined oud-rose DNA.
5. Black Saffron by Byredo
While not a direct dupe, it captures Ombre Nomade’s raspberry-leather vibe and oud warmth—softer and fruitier, but appeals to those who enjoy the same scent aesthetic.
