Fragrance comparison

Âme Nomad vs The Gambler

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #45,092 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

The Gambler

Veigel Perfumes

3.899 votes

Rank #57,127 WhiskeyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âme Nomad takes 4 of 4 categories.

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.
The Gambler
Choose it for a whiskey and leather character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Âme Nomad4/4

The Gambler0/4

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: Âme Nomad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

The GamblerVeigel Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

14%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageÂme Nomad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value54

Category winnerÂme NomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

whiskey100%

leather92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both leather and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperDust

Heart3-5 hrs

WhiskeyLeatherTobacco

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaOudMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Leather, Tobacco and Oud. Durations are only published for The Gambler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,127

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÂme NomadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

The Gambler by Veigel Perfumes brings the gritty warmth of a late-night private lounge straight to your skin. The opening hits fast with cracked black pepper and a curious dry dust note that feels rustic rather than clean. That initial sharpness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a rich wave of dark whiskey, cure…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Âme Nomad or The Gambler?

Âme Nomad takes 4 of 4 categories. Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; The Gambler is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Gambler for a whiskey and leather character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Âme Nomad or The Gambler?

Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, The Gambler 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âme Nomad or The Gambler?

Projection is very close: Âme Nomad 71/100, The Gambler 69/100 for sillage.

Do Âme Nomad and The Gambler smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Leather, Tobacco and Oud.

Is Âme Nomad or The Gambler better for summer or winter?

Âme Nomad suits evening wear; The Gambler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Âme Nomad and The Gambler?

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. The Gambler has top notes of Black Pepper and Dust, heart notes of Whiskey, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Vanilla, Oud, Musk and Ambergris.