Fragrance comparison

Nomad's Poem vs Soul of Sahara

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nomad's Poem

And Other Stories

—0 votes

Rank #22,674 AmberCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Soul of Sahara

Nefertum

5.001 votes

Rank #39,335 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomad's Poem takes 2 of 4 categories.

Nomad's Poem
Choose it for a amber and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Soul of Sahara
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nomad's Poem2/4

Soul of Sahara0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nomad's PoemAnd Other Stories

Soul of SaharaNefertum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNomad's Poem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

coconut92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

floral100%

musky90%

patchouli80%

woody70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, patchouli and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutFloral Notes

Heart

PatchouliPeach

Base

Black AmberMusk

Top

Floral Notes

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,674

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,335

PerfumerBen Talty, Fletcher Baker

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNomad's PoemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomad's Poem by And Other Stories is an unexpected take on the floral fruity category. It centers on a creamy coconut heart that feels grounded rather than beachy, thanks to a persistent patchouli base. Designed by Jérôme Epinette, it provides a warm, musky finish suitable for crisp autumn days when you want something…

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Soul of Sahara by Nefertum, created by perfumers Ben Talty and Fletcher Baker in 2024, approaches desert themes without relying on heavy amber or harsh spices. The composition opens with a crisp wave of abstract floral notes before yielding to an unrefined patchouli core. As it settles, clean musk cushions the dry ear…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Nomad's Poem or Soul of Sahara?

They last about the same: Nomad's Poem 60/100, Soul of Sahara 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nomad's Poem or Soul of Sahara?

Nomad's Poem projects furthest (Nomad's Poem 75/100, Soul of Sahara 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nomad's Poem and Soul of Sahara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, patchouli and musky accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Nomad's Poem or Soul of Sahara better for summer or winter?

Soul of Sahara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nomad's Poem and Soul of Sahara?

Nomad's Poem has top notes of Coconut and Floral Notes, heart notes of Patchouli and Peach, a base of Black Amber and Musk. Soul of Sahara has top notes of Floral Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Musk.