Noa EDP

Cacharel by Olivier Cresp Original
92%
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Noa Eau de Parfum bottle Noa EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1998 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noa EDP
This 90s staple is divisive, with some finding it a comforting, clean skin scent reminiscent of Nivea or Dove, while others get a musty, baby-wipe, or even 'poopy' note. It's a subtle, intimate wear for those who appreciate its gentle allure.
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Our Verdict - Ark For Women EDP
A budget take on Cacharel's Noa. Ark captures that tender, powdery freesia-and-peony softness over clean white florals, finished with the original's distinctive whisper of coffee and warm musk. It echoes the gentle, feminine character faithfully, though it sits a little closer to the skin and reads a shade flatter than the Cacharel.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noa EDP
Ark For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 23%
Peony 18% vs 20%
Freesia 16% vs 26%
Green 14% vs 13%
Peach 13% vs 16%
Only in Noa
Plum 12%
Shared Notes
Lily 19% vs 22%
Jasmine 16% vs 16%
Ylang-Ylang 15% vs 18%
Rose 14% vs 20%
Only in Noa
Grass 16%
Shared Notes
Coffee 16% vs 23%
Vanilla 15% vs 21%
Sandalwood 14% vs 19%
Incense 13% vs 15%
Cedar 12% vs 17%

Accords

Noa Ark For Women
100%
Floral
85%
91%
Musky
70%
85%
Fresh
50%
79%
Powdery
60%
78%
Green
62%
Woody
45%
60%
Sweet
58%
Vanilla
Floral shared
100%
85%
Musky shared
91%
70%
Fresh shared
85%
50%
Powdery shared
79%
60%
78%
Woody shared
62%
45%
60%
58%

Performance

Noa Ark For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Noa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its intimate nature and clean, subtle projection make it perfect for casual wear, office environments, or even sports where you want a fresh scent without being overpowering. The low sillage and delicate accords mean it's less suited for formal events or prominent date nights, though many enjoy it as a comforting bedtime fragrance.

Ark For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Soft florals and a warm-but-light coffee-musk base make this a gentle scent for spring and autumn; a little soft for high summer and not rich enough for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Clean, understated and inoffensive - ideal for the office, daily wear and quiet dates; too subtle to make a statement at formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, musky, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Noa EDP
Ark For Women EDP
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