Nomad

This stuff is pure joy to me. I get the most comforting feeling when wearing this, I think because the fir resin shines through in the dry down. I wear it to bed every night and cannot get enough of it,I just want to smell this and not fresh air it is that good! It has similar vibes to br 540 but honestly this is it’s own gem. I can still smell this on me in the morning when I wake up and my husband said this I smell soo amazing. I will always repurchase this, it really is special to me, the feelings it evokes is mesmerising. Truely a masterpiece. Do your self a favour and get your nose on this...or not more for me!

Everyone is screaming BR540... but this is totally closer to Matiere Premiere's Crystal Saffron. It's like 540 and Crystal Saffron had a baby but the baby looks a lot more like Crystal Saffron. It doesn't have the projection or lasting power that CS does, but I don't think it needs to. It smells elevated and chic. There's much less burnt sugary sweetness to this than 540 and a heavier dose of saffron. Saffron is the aura, subtle Jasmine and toasted amber is the closeup. It's honestly beautiful and I'd totally buy a full bottle. I'm sticking this on my want list. 8.5/10

So interesting reading other reviews noting a plastic scent, I don't get that at all! My first impression is sand and seashells, makes me picture a hot, dry desert or crunching shells under your feet at a beach. I quite like it, it's unique but not over-powering. I can imagine smelling it and thinking the person has just been to the beach or has sand dust on their skin in a hot desert.

This is a beautiful bottle and very potent stuff, but it is on the pricier side for a near identical dupe of Baccarat Rouge 540.

Very similar to cloud and cloud pink but less sweet & nicer IMO. Lasts a long time. Love this brand.

Here I am, at last, honoring this discovery set given to me by my mother-in-law. This first reference is a pleasant surprise, for a brand that seemed to come out of nowhere. In fact, it's quite surprising: on the top notes, I have a very sticky resin/soot aspect, coupled with a very light rose, and "grandmother's perfume" notes of jasmine-(extremely-light vanilla?) something. So it smells like a fragrant morning after an evening spent around a fire, a big bouquet of flowers and a silk scarf in a dark room, in a chalet, pine mountains in Alsace or the Vosges. The ambergris adds an extra touch of that little "dirty" but at the same time sexy and organic feel, and to tell you the truth, I really like the overall picture. The dry-down is very smoky/dry/smoky on the nose, reminding me a little of Silver Lightning, and I really like it. I'm waiting to see what the rest of the set has to say, but this first reference is a great discovery, which I could see myself wearing every day. If you like woody/flowery scents that are a little dark and at the same time sensual, we're in that order of emotions. On the other hand, it reacts much less well on my skin than it does on paper (it turns out to be very bile/acidic, almost pee-like, so you'll have to test it on yourself before buying).

Nomad by Who is Elijah: A Luxurious Journey “Nomad” by Who is Elijah ventures into familiar territory, echoing the luxurious essence of renowned fragrances like Baccarat Rouge 540 and Ariana Grande Cloud. It’s a crowded field, with countless variations on this theme, and while I personally seek out more unique scent profiles, I understand the allure of this style. This fragrance is an opulent blend of saffron and amber, rich with resinous nuances and a whisper of jasmine in the backdrop. As it settles, it reveals a woody and slightly dry character, with a lingering smokiness that adds depth and intrigue. The longevity and sillage are commendable, making it a scent that leaves a lasting impression. “Nomad” is perfectly unisex, straddling the line between traditionally masculine and feminine scent profiles with ease. For those captivated by the warmth and luxury of Baccarat Rouge but seeking a fragrance with its own distinct flair, “Nomad” might be the ideal candidate to enrich your collection.

I gifted Nomad to my husband as a more affordable alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540 (though let’s be honest, it’s still pretty pricy). I decided to take a break from my regular feminine scents and give it a whirl today. The scent hits that familiar BR territory: a warm, spicy floral. It wears well and gets compliments, but there’s no denying it leans heavily on that distinctive and now-overdone BR DNA. If you love that style but want something locally made with a bit of edge, this is a solid pick for men and women. Just don’t expect it to reinvent the wheel.

I agree with other reviewers about the plastic/rubber opening. I get that when I first spray it. I personally cannot smell the baccarat rouge dupe, when I tried baccarat rouge it didn't sit well on me. Too sweet and didn't last long. I bought Aqua Vitae Forte by FK instead for that reason. Nomad doesn't seem to have that sweetness on my skin that BR540 did, must just be a me thing. My colleague did ask once whether I was wearing BR540 though, so it must be true they smell similar, just not to me.

I totally get the BR540 comparison here. It’s got the same sweet “toasted” amber smell that one has. I also get a bit of saffron although I wouldn’t say it’s very spicy. The main difference is that I get less jasmine and rose in Nomad. To me it’s more linear overall, essentially just an amber bomb. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still good though - I’d definitely wear this for a date night.

It's a baccarat 540 dupe, not much else to say! Great spillage and lasting power, I was so surprised. Way better than 540 or any other dupe I've smelt. Highly recommend if you enjoy aquatic, 540 vibes and ambergris.

the initial smell has a strong ethanol smell, however, when the perfume has time to settle on the skin, the smell is warm, woody, and spicy.

Having read the reviews of both Baccarat Rouge 540 and Nomad, I thought I would give Nomad another go today as yesterday I was in Mecca and I sprayed BR 540 on a test card, so I wanted to compare the two (disclaimer: I have not as yet tried BR 540 on my skin). Nomad is far from being my favourite WIE scent, and I only have it as it was part of a 10ml discovery set which I bought. The first thing I smell when I spray Nomad on myself is an oily, burnt rubber smell (I get the same with WIE's Wall Street and MM's By The Fireplace). The drydown is slightly less obnoxious, more of a sickly sweet toffee scent, with an undercurrent of musk (which seems to be a signature of WIE fragrances, and which with some of its offerings, such as Muse, I quite like). Thankfully the longevity of Nomad is only moderate. My initial impression of BR 540 was an infinitely lovelier version of Nomad, with no oil or burnt rubber. I placed the test card on my desk and I was smelling the fragrance all evening. I have now placed the card in my lingerie drawer. Would I ever buy BR 540? No, because I can't afford it, and even if I could I simply couldn't justify spending upwards of $300 on a perfurme. But I wouldn't say no if someone offered it to me as a giftt!!! As for Nomad, I think I'll give it to my daughter and stick with WIE's Haze, Her/Her and Rebel Rose for winter.

I have had a sample for awhile and I change my mind. Yes this is a BR540 bandwagon concoction, and no I wouldn’t buy a full bottle. But, the woods and fir resin give this a point of difference. You have to spray a decent amount of this on to get the full experience but it’s a nice subtle, chic skin scent that gives you a hint of the appealing factor from BR540 but also is pleasantly dry, almost leathery and kind of fresh. I kinda like it.

An ok fragrance. I know other reviews say it smells like baccarat rouge, but I haven't smelt that, all I can say is it smells a bit like incense (I guess because of the wood notes), but not as much as the others from the discovery set. It's better than most of the other fragrances from this brand though (because most are bad). A regretful purchase from an overhyped and overpriced brand.

First sniff I thought baccarat rouge dupe- disappointing That fades after a second as did most of the sweetness. The iodine note most people complain about with BR540 then dominates. Otherwise it’s mildly sticky plasticky and a bit smokey like tree sap. It’s very weak and hard to detect and overall quite underwhelming Barely smells of anything and then fades to plain wood

if you have crystal saffron you frankly do not need this, as the former is better and stronger; I won’t repeat my review from there! in defence, this came first before CS!

7/10, interesting. Kinda woody and forest-y. Also, I got this (and other perfumes) in a Who Is Elijah advent calendar and accidentally tore it open on day 2. Oops.

i wish fragrance houses would be original and not make yet another baccarat version :(((

Initial spay it smells like Baccarat Rouge then it quickly turns into something reminiscent of cat poo! If you have ever smelled cat poo you will know what I mean. I received an 11ml of Nomad and Electric Soul free with an order of Rebel Rose (which I actually do like). Nomad is a big NO for me and as for Electric Soul...it starts out sweet and sticky on my skin then dries down to a musky spice. It's okay, just okay, and I wouldn't purchase either one of them! I think the intention is that you layer them together? I tried that and there was an improvement but, overall, still a big NO from me -very disappointing!