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Cacharel

Noa (EDT)

1998

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Versions Timeline

1998

Noa (Original Release)

Price Range
$18 – $60

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Cresp

"Noa by Cacharel is a women’s eau de toilette first released in 1998 and widely recognized as one of the brand’s modern classics. Search evidence consistently describes it as a soft, clean, musky floral with fruity and green facets, supported by a gentle woody base and an unusual coffee nuance in the drydown. The fragrance is known for its understated, comforting character rather than dramatic projection, which has helped make it a popular everyday signature scent. Its spherical bottle with a floating pearl has become one of the perfume’s most recognizable design details. Across retailer and community references, Noa is repeatedly associated with a soapy, creamy, elegant aura that many users compare to skincare or classic clean body products. It is generally appreciated for balancing freshness, powdery musk, florals, and warmth in a very approachable way."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Mild
Sunny
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Calm
Elegant
Fresh
Peaceful
Romantic
Serene

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Meeting
Lounging
Travel

Fun Facts

The iconic round bottle contains a decorative floating pearl inside the liquid.

Noa is commonly credited by reviewers with helping popularize the soft musky, clean-skin, lotion-like feminine scent profile in the late 1990s.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
FruityFreshGreenFloralSpicyPowderyWoodySweetResinousCreamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

plum
peach
peony
freesia
green notes
coriander
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

lily
jasmine
rose
grass
ylang-ylang
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

white musk
coffee
sandalwood
cedar
vanilla
incense

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes Noa as soft, clean, musky, soapy, and comforting, with many reviewers comparing it to Nivea cream, Dove soap, or a warm skin-scent aura. The coffee note in the drydown is frequently highlighted as a distinctive and charming detail. Reviewers generally find it elegant, feminine, easy to wear, and ideal for everyday use. Performance is usually considered moderate, with many users reporting around 4–6 hours and moderate projection, though some find it more fleeting. Community comments also suggest that many enthusiasts prefer the original smell profile over later reformulations.”

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