Fragrance comparison

Soul of Sahara vs Nomad's Poem

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Soul of Sahara

Nefertum

5.001 votes

Rank #39,335 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nomad's Poem

And Other Stories

—0 votes

Rank #22,674 AmberCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomad's Poem takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Soul of Sahara0/4

Nomad's Poem2/4

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

Soul of SaharaNefertum

Nomad's PoemAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

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

floral100%

musky90%

patchouli80%

woody70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

amber100%

coconut92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

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

Floral Notes

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Musk

Top

CoconutFloral Notes

Heart

PatchouliPeach

Base

Black AmberMusk

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,335

PerfumerBen Talty, Fletcher Baker

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,674

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNomad's PoemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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