Fragrance comparison

Nomad vs Rimal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

1 wins

Nomad

Who is Elijah

3.39176 votes

Rank #16,063 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Rimal

Rawda Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #74,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomad takes 1 of 1 categories.

Nomad
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rimal
Choose it for a amber and woody character.

Nomad1/1

Rimal0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadWho is Elijah

RimalRawda Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 59%Had 8%Want 33%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

17%Hate

168 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

sweet77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronEgyptian JasmineAlmond

Heart

AmberwoodAmbergrisBulgarian Rose

Base

Fir ResinCedarLight AmberMuskMoss

Top

BergamotSaffronJasmine

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAmbergrisAmberwoodHedioneOud

Base

Tonka BeanSugar CaneWhite MuskFir ResinAmbroxanOakmossCedarSugar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Egyptian Jasmine, Amberwood and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex56

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,063

PerfumerRaquel Bouris

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#74,663

PerfumerJemsheer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNomadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomad opens with a saffron and jasmine lift, then settles into dry woods, amber and soft resin. Many wearers place it in Baccarat Rouge 540 territory, but this version usually reads woodier, less sugary and a touch more metallic. It suits someone who likes airy amber woods with a spicy edge. Sample first if sharp wood…

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Rimal by Rawda Perfumes offers a bold, desert-inspired aromatic profile. Opening with sharp bergamot and saffron, it transitions into a dense heart of oud and Bulgarian rose. The foundation rests on a sugary, musky base of tonka bean and fir resin. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a fragrance …

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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.

Do Nomad and Rimal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine, Amberwood and Ambergris.

What are the notes in Nomad and Rimal?

Nomad has top notes of Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine and Almond, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Fir Resin, Cedar, Light Amber and Musk. Rimal has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Ambergris, Amberwood and Hedione, a base of Tonka Bean, Sugar Cane, White Musk and Fir Resin.