You do not want Ombre Nomade because of the bottle. You want it because of how heads turn when you walk in. That dark, smoky oud lifted with a touch of raspberry is rich, intense and unmistakably expensive, the kind of scent people remember. Obsidian was built for that exact effect, without the $580 Louis Vuitton price.
If you want the Ombre Nomade style in Australia without paying luxury retail, Obsidian is the obvious move: a 50ml extrait de parfum at 30% concentration, made by hand in Melbourne, for $50.
30% extrait · 50ml · Made in Melbourne · Money-back guarantee · Free shipping over $80
The short answer
Larcin Obsidian is the $50 extrait de parfum for people who love the smoky, intense oud signature of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade. It is built around oud, saffron and incense with a touch of raspberry, made in Melbourne, and designed to give you that rich, head-turning presence without the luxury retail price.
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Why people love this scent
Ombre Nomade became the oud everyone talks about because it does intense better than almost anything. Dark, smoky oud lifted by a now-famous touch of raspberry, with rose and incense underneath. It is a cold-weather, after-dark scent that announces itself the moment you walk into a room and lingers for hours. People notice it, and they do not forget it.
That rich, head-turning intensity is exactly what Obsidian is built to deliver.
Why Obsidian makes more sense
Here is why people across Australia are reaching for Obsidian instead:
- ✓$50, not around $580 for the original. The same direction of scent, a fraction of the spend.
- ✓A full 50ml bottle, not a tiny sample or travel size.
- ✓30% extrait concentration, for serious projection and depth.
- ✓Made by hand in Melbourne, with fast Australian shipping.
- ✓Money-back guarantee, so there is no risk in trying it.
- ✓Niche oud style without the niche house price.
What makes Obsidian smell expensive
Oud is the hardest note to fake well. Cheap versions go thin and flatly chemical, all smoke and no depth. Obsidian is built the opposite way:
- ✓30% extrait strength, the room-filling depth and staying power a real oud scent needs.
- ✓Real smoky-oud depth, resinous and slightly leathery, not the flat synthetic smell of cheap clones.
- ✓One fixed formula, small batches in Melbourne, so every bottle smells exactly like the last.
That is the difference between a thin oud knockoff and a scent that smells genuinely luxurious.
Why real oud costs so much
Oud is the dark, resinous wood that forms inside agarwood trees, rare in nature and one of the most expensive raw materials in all of perfumery. That single ingredient is a big part of why oud fragrances from the luxury houses carry such high price tags. Obsidian gives you that deep, smoky, resinous character without the luxury markup.
How we tested Obsidian
We wear-test every scent in Melbourne before we publish a longevity figure. For Obsidian we used one to two sprays, because a little goes a long way, on skin and on a cotton shirt, then checked it through the day. The raspberry and saffron lift the smoky oud in the first hour, then it settles into a deep, resinous, slightly leathery base that fills the space around you and holds past eight hours, longer again on fabric. It is a cool-weather, evening scent.
A word on intensity
- ✓One or two sprays is plenty. This is not a scent to over-apply. Start light and add more only if you want to.
- ✓Best in cool weather and evenings, where the smoke and warmth shine. In summer heat it can feel heavy.
- ✓Give it twenty minutes to bloom and settle before you judge it.
What 98% scent-match means
It means Obsidian is built to sit as close to the original profile as we can get it, the same smoky oud, saffron and incense signature, the same dark, intense direction. It reflects how close the match reads in real wear, and it is backed by our money-back guarantee, so the risk sits with us.
Obsidian at a glance
| Scent profile | Smoky, woody, oud, intense |
| Main effect | A rich, head-turning, expensive presence |
| Concentration | 30% extrait de parfum |
| Size and price | 50ml for $50 AUD |
| Made in | Melbourne, Australia |
| Best for | Cool weather, evenings, making an entrance |
| Risk | None, money-back guarantee |
How it compares to Ombre Nomade
| LV Ombre Nomade | Larcin Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (AUD) | Around $550 to $620 for 100ml | $50 for 50ml |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | 30% extrait de parfum |
| Scent profile | Smoky, woody, oud | Smoky, woody, oud |
| Longevity | Very long lasting | 8 to 10 hours |
| Made in | France | Melbourne, Australia |
Up close, enthusiasts may notice the original carries a little more raw power. In real life, on skin and in the air, Obsidian gives the same dark, smoky, resinous oud impression that turns heads, and it projects far more than almost anything else at this price. Prices indicative, AUD, June 2026.
Made by hand in Melbourne
Every Larcin fragrance is mixed and bottled by hand here in Melbourne, at 30% concentration, in small batches, to one fixed formula. You are not paying for a luxury house, a department store counter or designer packaging. You are paying for the scent. Read more on our About Larcin page.
Scents that pair well with Obsidian
If Obsidian is your dark, smoky signature, these round out the rotation:
Stays in oud territory, sweeter and more tonka-rich.
A smokier, spicier, incense-heavy oud for the boldest days.
Trades oud for soft smoky leather, a little easier to wear.
Not sure which to commit to?
Mix and match your favourites in a Build Your Own Box, or try the High Roller set of six 5ml testers before you size up. Every order over $80 ships free, so two full bottles arrive on us.
Build your own boxTry the High Roller setYou can pay around $580 for the name, or wear the same dark intensity for $50.
Obsidian is for people who want the head-turning oud and the presence, without the niche-house price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it the exact same as Ombre Nomade?
Obsidian is not a counterfeit and does not pretend to be the original bottle. It is an independent Larcin fragrance built for the same scent direction: dark, smoky, resinous oud.
What is oud?
Oud is a rare, dark, resinous wood prized in perfumery for its smoky, warm scent. It is one of the most expensive raw materials in fragrance, which is part of why oud scents are usually costly.
Is it too strong?
It is intense, like the original. One or two sprays is plenty, and it is best in cool weather and in the evening.
Will it last?
Yes. Obsidian is made at 30% extrait concentration. In our wear tests it held past 8 hours, with strong projection and longer wear on clothing.
Why is it only $50?
Because you are not paying for a luxury house, international retail markup, department store margin or designer packaging. You are paying for the scent, made here in Melbourne.
Is Larcin affiliated with Louis Vuitton?
No. Larcin is an independent Melbourne brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Louis Vuitton. Obsidian is our own fragrance, inspired by the profile of Ombre Nomade.
Where can I buy an Ombre Nomade alternative in Australia?
Right here. Larcin Obsidian ships Australia wide from Melbourne, with free shipping over $80 and Afterpay at checkout.
Written by the Larcin team in Melbourne. Larcin makes 50ml extrait de parfum inspired by luxury houses, all at a flat $50. Read more about us, or see our shipping and returns policies. Questions about a specific scent? Email contact@larcin.net.