Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier XI vs Âme Nomad

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Black Cavalier XI

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.569 votes

Rank #33,829 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #48,346 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âme Nomad takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Cavalier XI
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Âme Nomad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Cavalier XI1/4

Âme Nomad3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Âme Nomad
Sillage & projection: Âme Nomad
Value for money: Âme Nomad
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Cavalier XI

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur Perfumes

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

59%Love

14%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageÂme Nomad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value76

Category winnerÂme NomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood

Top

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Cardamom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…

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Âme Nomad by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp black pepper and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of rugged leather, smoky tobacco, and dark suede. Dry sandalwood, rich oud, and sweet vanilla balance the spice in cold weather. It suits evening wear, formal leather jackets, and chilly autumn nights.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cavalier XI or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier XI or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, Black Cavalier XI 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cavalier XI or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad projects furthest (Âme Nomad 71/100, Black Cavalier XI 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cavalier XI and Âme Nomad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Black Cavalier XI or Âme Nomad better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear; Âme Nomad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cavalier XI and Âme Nomad?

Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Âme Nomad has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Raspberry, Labdanum, Leather and Cedar, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.