Fragrance comparison

Oud Fonce vs Nomads

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Oud Fonce

Voile

3.8817 votes

Rank #21,361 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nomads

Nimere Parfums

4.0820 votes

Rank #18,852 AmberHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomads takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oud Fonce
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nomads
Choose it for a amber and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Fonce1/5

Nomads4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud FonceVoile

NomadsNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 44%

4.08/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 4%Had 9%Want 87%

Category winnerNomadsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

18%Like

47%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNomads

SillageNomads

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value0

Category winnerOud FonceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud88%

leather77%

violet65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

amber100%

herbal92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, leather and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

Leather

Base

ResinVioletAmber

Top

ArtemisiaSpices

Heart

LeatherResinCedar

Base

AmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Leather, Resin and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,852

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerNomadsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Fonce is a dark, resinous oud with a clear leather core and a soft violet tone underneath. It opens smoky and dry rather than sweet, then settles into an ambery, slightly powdery finish. It reads unisex but often leans masculine in wear. If you like textured oud, leather, and cooler-weather scents with strong pres…

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Nomads by Nimere Parfums creates a distinctive herbal and amber profile that feels grounded and resinous. It opens with sharp artemisia and spices before shifting into a persistent, leather-forward dry-down. Designed for those who prefer an animalic, dark scent, it performs exceptionally well during cold autumn or win…

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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 is better, Oud Fonce or Nomads?

Nomads takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud Fonce is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Nomads is rated 4.08/5 from 20 votes. Choose Oud Fonce for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nomads for a amber and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Fonce or Nomads?

Nomads lasts longest (Nomads 88/100, Oud Fonce 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Fonce or Nomads?

Nomads projects furthest (Nomads 81/100, Oud Fonce 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Fonce and Nomads smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and animalic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Resin and Amber.

Is Oud Fonce or Nomads better for summer or winter?

Oud Fonce suits evening wear; Nomads suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Fonce and Nomads?

Oud Fonce has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Leather, a base of Resin, Violet and Amber. Nomads has top notes of Artemisia and Spices, heart notes of Leather, Resin and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).