Fragrance comparison

Nomadic vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 485 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nomadic

Oriflame

4.14370 votes

Rank #2,860 AmberWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,177 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomadic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nomadic
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nomadic5/7

Vison Noir1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadicOriflame

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerNomadicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

363 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerNomadicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNomadic

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNomadicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesPlumRed PepperMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

AmberVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskJuniper Berries

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mandarin Orange, Incense and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNomadicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomadic by Oriflame is a warm, smoky amber fragrance with plum, red pepper, incense, woods and vanilla. Fans remember it as dark, balsamic, spicy and sensual, with a soft sweetness rather than a fresh daytime feel. It suits cooler weather, evening wear and anyone who likes feminine perfumes with a slightly masculine e…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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, Nomadic or Vison Noir?

Nomadic takes 5 of 7 categories. Nomadic is rated 4.14/5 from 370 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Nomadic for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nomadic or Vison Noir?

Nomadic lasts longest (Nomadic 74/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nomadic or Vison Noir?

Projection is very close: Nomadic 69/100, Vison Noir 69/100 for sillage.

Do Nomadic and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Mandarin Orange, Incense and Jasmine.

Is Nomadic or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Nomadic is the stronger pick. Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nomadic and Vison Noir?

Nomadic has top notes of Spicy Notes, Plum, Red Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.