Fragrance comparison

Âme Nomad vs Vamp! Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #44,728 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Vamp! Black

Pupa

3.4240 votes

Rank #18,927 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âme Nomad takes 4 of 5 categories.

Âme Nomad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vamp! Black
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Âme Nomad4/5

Vamp! Black1/5

Ratings & consensus: Âme Nomad
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: Vamp! Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

Vamp! BlackPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

Category winnerÂme NomadRating 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

25%Love

20%Like

28%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageÂme Nomad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value53

Category winnerÂme NomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonRoseBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWild BerriesLabdanumSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vamp! Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter90

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 35%Casual 29%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,927

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVamp! BlackHigher 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 →

Pupa Vamp! Black brings a dark, spicy warmth wrapped in vintage cosmetic sweetness. The first spray releases sharp black pepper and dry cinnamon bark over a soft rose. Give it five minutes. The initial alcohol punch softens quickly, revealing tart wild berries and creamy jasmine underpinned by labdanum. Woody sandalwo…

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 Vamp! Black?

Âme Nomad takes 4 of 5 categories. Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Vamp! Black is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vamp! Black for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Âme Nomad or Vamp! Black?

Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, Vamp! Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âme Nomad or Vamp! Black?

Âme Nomad projects furthest (Âme Nomad 71/100, Vamp! Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Âme Nomad and Vamp! Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Âme Nomad or Vamp! Black better for summer or winter?

Âme Nomad suits evening wear; Vamp! Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Âme Nomad and Vamp! Black?

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. Vamp! Black has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Wild Berries, Labdanum and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.