Nomade (2000)
by D'Orsay

I don't know what everybody else is smelling but this is an amazing woody vetiver with a very good longevity on me. Le Nomade does not remind me any of Cartier's fragrances at all. I love Declaration and the L'Essence version as well as Santos and Eau de Cartier. This is a heavenly scent that reminded me more of the Elternhaus Unifaith fragrance I love so dearly (minus the incense). This is the kind of vetiver fragrance that appeals to me. I likve wearing vetiver scents in the evening because I find them relaxing and Le Nomade is perfect for me for that situation.

Parfums d'Orsay
Le Nomade
(2000)
Top Notes: Berries, Cardamom, Coriander
Middle Notes: Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar
Base Notes: Bergamot, Coriander, Sage, White Musk

This is a spicy, woody scent that seems to be seeking its way, and almost manages to find it. The notes are classic for the genre, and the opening is very effective. Once, I sprayed it on at the gym, and the dude a couple of lockers down asked me if it was Cartier. I have to admit, it does bear a superficial resemblance to Eau de Cartier, especially the Concentrée version, but it doesn't have the legs. I wish this lasted longer on my skin, because the opening notes are so promising, but alas! It misses the boat. It just needs something warmer, perhaps a touch of florals, and some decent projection and reinforcement in the base to keep it going.

Very popular I hear from the smell mavens at Bergdorfs, but doesn't have much of a smell at all as far as I can discern. I would call it the anonymous nomade or the disappearing nomade, that could make it seem a bit more romatic or interesting.

Joe

Le Nomade has a very nice opening—light wood with a bright citrus nicely presented. Smooth and balanced as in the other D’Orsay scents. The mid notes—patchouli cedar, and vetiver, I believe—are seamlessly refined and remarkably balanced. The dry down is a let down—it moves in very close to the skin and skulks around for an all too short time showing little presence, interest, and less depth.
I agree with the contention that this scent is something of a copy of Cartier’s Declaration. Declaration has more drama and potency in its opening, but Le Nomade has, overall, a smoother progression and feeling than has Declaration. Like Declaration, Le Nomade could have better longevity.