WS-C-1998

Noa

1998Men

floral up front, then white floral, settling into musky.

Noa by Cacharel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Noa was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are White Musk, Peony, Freesia, Green Notes, Peach and Plum; middle notes are Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Grass, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose; base notes are…

floral white floral musky fresh

Nose: Olivier Cresp

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
White Musk, Peony, Freesia, Green Notes, Peach, Plum
Heart· 2–4h
Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Grass, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Coffee, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coriander, Incense, Tonka Bean, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

97%

86%

79%

70%

69%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring38%Summer24%Fall21%Winter17%Day81%Night19%Wears female78%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Noa smell like?

floral up front, then white floral, settling into musky. Dominant accords: floral, white floral, musky.

What notes are in Noa?

Top: White Musk, Peony, Freesia, Green Notes, Peach, Plum. Heart: Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Grass, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose. Base: Coffee, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coriander, Incense, Tonka Bean, Cedar.

How long does Noa last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Noa loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Noa best for?

Spring is the top pick (38%). Summer is second at 24%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Noa?

Day wear leads at 81%. Night is a secondary pick at 19%.

Is Noa for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 78% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Noa?

Composed by Olivier Cresp. Released in 1998.