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Ombre Nomade

Resolutely unclassifiable, Louis Vuitton’s iconic fragrance diffuses the changing reflections of oud as if they were so many plumes of smoke, shaped by the wind on desert sand.

Designed by Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud for lovers of rare essences, Ombre Nomade is an ardent perfume, as intense as the fire of the setting sun.

With its strong leathery, spicy and woody accents, a monumental oud assam is blended with a hint of benzoin and accents of raspberry. Never has oud been so mystical.

Travel Spray Refill Ombre Nomade

Available exclusively on louisvuitton.com and in selected Louis Vuitton stores. Order your Louis Vuitton fragrance and receive a complimentary sample so you can discover the fragrance before wearing or gifting it. That way, should you wish to, you can return your unopened bottle for reimbursement. Swirls of oud wood for a journey into the heart of the desert. As the day passes, the path of the sun creates shimmering patterns of shadow and light on the dunes. Whilst everything else seems motionless, the desert comes alive and draws the traveler into a passionate odyssey. Designed for lovers of rare essences, Ombre Nomade concentrates that sensation of infinity into one of the most mythical ingredients in perfumery, oud wood. A rebellious material, intoxicatingly beautiful, that the Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has faceted with a hint of benzoin and raspberry accents. Far away, a smoky wisp of incense floats towards the heavens. Never has oud been so mystical.

• Benzoin tears
• Spray 100ml and Spray 200ml.
• Travel Spray. Created to accompany any trip, this set includes a travel bottle as well as four 7.5ml cartridges. Designed with magnetic closures, these novel refills clip instinctively onto the atomizer. In moments, the travel bottle is primed and ready for a new adventure.
• Travel Spray refills. Refills to be used exclusively with the Louis Vuitton Travel Spray.

Ingredients:

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), CITRONELLOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LINALOOL, BHT, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUGENOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, TOCOPHEROL, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

Disclaimer: Louis Vuitton product ingredient listings are updated periodically. Before using a Louis Vuitton product, please read the ingredient list on the packaging of your product to be sure that the ingredients are appropriate for your personal use.

Ombre Nomade

• 100ML - 3.4 FL.OZ
• 200ML - 6.8 FL.OZ

Swirls of oud wood for a journey into the heart of the desert As the day passes, the path of the sun creates shimmering patterns of shadow and light on the dunes. Whilst everything else seems motionless, the desert comes alive and draws the traveler into a passionate odyssey. Designed for lovers of rare essences, Ombre Nomade concentrates that sensation of infinity into one of the most mythical ingredients in perfumery, oud wood. A rebellious material, intoxicatingly beautiful, that the Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has faceted with a hint of benzoin and raspberry accents. Far away, a smoky wisp of incense floats towards the heavens. Never has oud been so mystical. The bottle is refillable in stores equipped with a perfume fountain. Order your Louis Vuitton fragrance and receive a complimentary sample so you can discover the fragrance before wearing or gifting it. That way, should you wish to, you can return your unopened bottle for reimbursement.

• Benzoin tears
• Spray 100ml and Spray 200ml.
• Travel Spray. Created to accompany any trip, this set includes a travel bottle as well as four 7.5ml cartridges. Designed with magnetic closures, these novel refills clip instinctively onto the atomizer. In moments, the travel bottle is primed and ready for a new adventure.
• Travel Spray refills. Refills to be used exclusively with the Louis Vuitton Travel Spray.

Ingredients:

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), CITRONELLOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LINALOOL, BHT, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUGENOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, TOCOPHEROL, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

Disclaimer: Louis Vuitton product ingredient listings are updated periodically. Before using a Louis Vuitton product, please read the ingredient list on the packaging of your product to be sure that the ingredients are appropriate for your personal use.

Louis Vuitton – Ombre Nomade: Overview, Smell, Notes & More!

Though it’s unthinkable now, there was a time when Louis Vuitton was not particularly revered for its fragrance collection; let alone a household name.

Whether that was a status they deserved is a debate for another day, but this all changed when Ombre Nomade was launched back in 2018.

Well-known to be most fanatics’ favorite fragrance from the company, the oud-based scent is dark, sweet, and elegant all in one bottle.

And because a single sentence won’t do it any justice, we’re going to take a whole 3 minutes of your time just to tell you how great it is.

Ombre Nomade: Overview

• Brand: Louis Vuitton
• Fragrance: Ombre Nomade
• Release: 2018
• Gender: Unisex
• Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Raspberry, Geranium
• Heart Notes: Rose, Saffron
• Base Notes: Agarwood ( oud) , Benzoin, Incense, Amberwood, Birch

What Does It Smell Like?

The perfume is potent; it’s not subtle like the citrus scent you count on for every occasion.

The opening starts with a fruity feel from the beautifully blended raspberry but is quickly taken over by a smoky, leathery aroma.

This woodiness doesn’t brush away the fruit, but rather blends to create an indistinguishable but beautiful scent; the X factor of Ombre Nomade and its nose.

The hints of rose then add to the raspberry while a spicy atmosphere is slowly created by the saffron.

Finally, a dry down of smoke and wood emerges with benzoin bringing about a fruity smell and incense .

For first-timers, such emanations may bring about mixed emotions.

This all comes down to taste though as some do like the different smells of incense while others simply do not.

One important factor in the whole scent profile of this fragrance is that the oud doesn’t come off as unpleasant, something a lot of oud-based perfumes are criticized for. 

It’s rather earthy and leather-based, even sweet to a point, making it a key selling point.

How Long Does It Last For?

Classified as an eau de parfum, the fragrance can last a surprisingly long time.

8 hours minimum, with the remnants of the base notes still noticeable the following day.

This is why you might find some sellers classifying it as a parfum.

Because of its robust nature, even the sillage of two sprays will be powerful.

And though many people are fans of this high projection, some also see it as a deal-breaker.

This is because it can easily come off as overwhelming.

When Should You Wear It?

As a woody fragrance, Ombre Nomade is, almost by default, unsuitable for the warm weather.

Unless you’re confident about the amount needed on the skin (one spray, probably), you should just stick to fall and winter. 

The weather will marry deftly with the smells, and the scent’s alluring ingredients will be even more complementary at night-time.

Where Should You Wear It?

Because of its strength, it’s not the best for tight spaces.

Office environments and the like should be the last place to use it. 

Events like dinner parties are more likely to have you smelling great since almost everyone there wears pronounced fragrances.

Also, be sure to take advantage of its seductive, masculine vibe during evening dates and such.

Presentation and Value For Money

Despite being advertised as a scent for both genders, the fragrance is known to be a hit with men.

Not to say it doesn’t fit the women, but Ombre Nomade has less pronounced roses (compared to the more feminine Les Sables Roses for example) and the drydown is woodier, making it more appealing to the masculine camp.

The famous dark, refillable bottle is hard to find in-store, but even when you do, you’ll be sure to cough up a hefty amount for some smoky leather on the skin. A quality 100ml bottle can cost you about $300-$450, which is probably its biggest flaw. 

That said, if your budget is within that range, don’t pass up the opportunity to try out a free sample or even make a blind buy (yes, it’s that good).

It’s also available in a 200ml bottle and a travel-size container small enough to fit inside a purse.

The Bottom Line

Associated with the Arabian desert, the perfume is exotic enough to resemble the scent of a crown prince.

And although it’s not suited to be your everyday scent, it’s sure to make you stand out during those special occasions.

Perfumes that Smell Like Ombre Nomade

1. nouveau monde (louis vuitton).

Not a like-for-like case, but close enough in quality to be on the list, Nouveau Monde also has elements of rose and real oud but is well-known for being a more complex perfume when smelled.

2. Oud Wood (Tom Ford)

Another oud-based fragrance, this Tom Ford product is similar but needs to improve on its base.

Many claim that although the two should be in the same conversation, the oud in this (and even other TF fragrances like Tuscan Leather and Ombre Leather) is not as rich as the Louis Vuitton bouquet.

3. Nefs (Nishane)

An odd inclusion, but one that many overlook.

Although the layering of the scents is different, a bottle of Nefs still boasts similar elements like rose and agarwood.

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So happy to get a successful and lovely bottled sample before making the official purchase. I receive compliments every time I wear the parfum and am confident to purchase the full bottle!

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Ombre Nomade  by  Louis Vuitton  is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance.  Ombre Nomade  was launched in 2018.

The fragrance features agarwood (oud), geranium, raspberry, rose, amberwood, benzoin, birch, incense and saffron.

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20 reviews for Ombre Nomade

Eric (verified owner) – September 3, 2021

Osvaldo Barrios (verified owner) – December 9, 2021

the best of the best

JAMES (verified owner) – January 24, 2022

Spectacular

SAMI A. (verified owner) – April 1, 2022

Shawn Vachon (verified owner) – May 17, 2022

Harold (verified owner) – June 1, 2022

Orders are always shipped timely, customer service always excellent.

Rigoberto Anguiano (verified owner) – July 9, 2022

Anonymous (verified owner) – December 1, 2022

Jaime Vivanco (verified owner) – December 12, 2022

In my opinion, it’s more of a scent for women.

Jonathan Elam (verified owner) – February 21, 2023

Dwayne Turner (verified owner) – March 5, 2023

Anonymous (verified owner) – March 6, 2023

Fred Stuccio (verified owner) – August 29, 2023

DO-23602 Edwin Castillo (verified owner) – September 1, 2023

Excelente fragancia. Supuestamente es unisex pero es mas para Hombres.

Verified Buyer (verified owner) – October 2, 2023

Don’t get the internet hype behind this one.

Michael (verified owner) – November 21, 2023

They deliver extremely fast with excellent packaging and equality of atomizers especially with the larger decants.

Anonymous (verified owner) – December 25, 2023

Radomír K. (verified owner) – January 2, 2024

smells great, perfect perfume. quality e-shop

William Onuoha (verified owner) – March 29, 2024

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Ombre Nomade

• 100ML - 3.4 FL.OZ
• 200ML - 6.8 FL.OZ

Available exclusively on uk.louisvuitton.com and in selected Louis Vuitton stores. Order your Louis Vuitton fragrance and choose up to two complimentary samples at the checkout. We advise you select a sample of your purchase, in order to discover the fragrance before wearing or gifting it, allowing you to return the unopened bottle if needed. Swirls of oud wood create a journey into the heart of the desert. As the day passes, the path of the sun creates shimmering patterns of shadow and light on the dunes. Whilst everything else seems motionless, the desert comes alive and draws the traveller into a passionate odyssey. Ombre Nomade is designed for lovers of rare essences and concentrates that sensation of infinity into one of the most mythical ingredients in perfumery: oud wood. A rebellious material that is intoxicatingly beautiful, Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has faceted this oud with a hint of benzoin and raspberry accents. Far away, a smoky wisp of incense floats towards the heavens. Never has oud been so mystical. The bottle is refillable in stores equipped with a perfume fountain.

• Benzoin tears
• Spray 100 ml and Spray 200 ml
• Travel Spray. Created to accompany any trip, this set includes a travel bottle as well as four 7.5 ml cartridges. Designed with magnetic closures, these novel refills clip instinctively onto the atomiser. In moments, the travel bottle is primed and ready for a new adventure.
• Travel Spray refills. Refills to be used exclusively with the Louis Vuitton Travel Spray.

Ingredients:

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), CITRONELLOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LINALOOL, BHT, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUGENOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, TOCOPHEROL, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

Disclaimer: Louis Vuitton product ingredient listings are updated periodically. Before using a Louis Vuitton product, please read the ingredient list on the packaging of your product to be sure that the ingredients are appropriate for your personal use.

Ombre Nomade

• 100ML - 3.4 FL.OZ
• 200ML - 6.8 FL.OZ

Order your Louis Vuitton fragrance and choose up to two complimentary samples at the checkout. We advise you select a sample of your purchase, in order to discover the fragrance before wearing or gifting it, allowing you to return the unopened bottle if needed. Swirls of oud wood create a journey into the heart of the desert. As the day passes, the path of the sun creates shimmering patterns of shadow and light on the dunes. Whilst everything else seems motionless, the desert comes alive and draws the traveller into a passionate odyssey. Ombre Nomade is designed for lovers of rare essences and concentrates that sensation of infinity into one of the most mythical ingredients in perfumery: oud wood. A rebellious material that is intoxicatingly beautiful, Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has faceted this oud with a hint of benzoin and raspberry accents. Far away, a smoky wisp of incense floats towards the heavens. Never has oud been so mystical. The bottle is refillable in stores equipped with a perfume fountain.

• Benzoin tears
• Spray 100 ml and Spray 200 ml
• Travel Spray. Created to accompany any trip, this set includes a travel bottle as well as four 7.5 ml cartridges. Designed with magnetic closures, these novel refills clip instinctively onto the atomiser. In moments, the travel bottle is primed and ready for a new adventure.
• Travel Spray refills. Refills to be used exclusively with the Louis Vuitton Travel Spray.

Ingredients:

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), CITRONELLOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LINALOOL, BHT, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUGENOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, TOCOPHEROL, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

Disclaimer: Louis Vuitton product ingredient listings are updated periodically. Before using a Louis Vuitton product, please read the ingredient list on the packaging of your product to be sure that the ingredients are appropriate for your personal use.

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7 First Impressions of Moscow, Russia (From a Street Photography Perspective)

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the second largest city in Europe by population. It’s an urban, cosmopolitan city of the highest level, with more than enough glitz to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of European and Russian that makes it stand out on its own. And the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen.

So here are my first impressions of Moscow, from my personal Street Photographer perspective…

7 First Impressions of Moscow  (From a Street Photography Perspective)

1. big city with so much to discover.

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own. 

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

2. Museum Metro

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to definitely check out:

• Novoslobodskaya 
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya 
• Komsomolskaya 
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

3. Not as walkable as Saint-Petersburg

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have a lot of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

4.  Gorky Park is like a Russian Central Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Half the city under construction

European cities in general seem to be filled with more construction than usual lately. But while this won’t be true forever, Moscow was filled with the most I’ve ever seen. Moscow already has the most skyscrapers in Europe, with many being less than a decade old. In only the last few years, the three tallest skyscrapers in Europe have opened here, giving it five of Europe’s ten tallest. The 2018 FIFA Word Cup is bringing much of this on, but the city is pushing to complete a skyline here than will rival any in the world.

The recession has slowed down the construction some, but the government is pushing it on. So all over the city, there were sidewalks covered with wood boards and lined with striped construction walls. At first, it was a little disappointing from a street photography perspective to see so much blocked by construction. After a while, though, it became something to capture. The striped construction materials and signs are colorful and all the workers created some interesting activity. It will be interesting to see what the city looks like when everything is complete, but for now, the construction provides interest itself.

6. Learn the Russian Alphabet

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, it can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

7. Where East Meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with a museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more European package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline and modernities with soviet emblems and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet nostalgia, and a whole lot more.

Russia’s Metropolis

Moscow is famous around the world, but it might not be completely what you expect from Russia’s capital. The city’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it brings something changed over time since its Soviet days. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. Most might say it feels more like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

If any of you have been to Moscow before, tell me about your experience and impressions of the city and country in the comments below! And stay tuned for more on Moscow, including some of the best Street Photography shots I captured while there.

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