Is Divain Noa a dupe of Cacharel Noa?

Noa EDT

Cacharel by Olivier Cresp Original Statement

Noa EDP

Divain   Inspired Statement
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Noa Eau de Toilette bottle Noa EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Noa Eau de Parfum bottle Noa EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noa EDT
A fleeting, pretty, fresh floral with crisp apple notes, Noa L'Eau is a beautiful summer breeze. Just don't expect it to last longer than a quick dash outside - it's a weak performer that will vanish before you know it.
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Our Verdict - Noa EDP
Divain's Noa dupe echoes Cacharel's original with the same white musk-and-peach opening into lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, though the sandalwood-vanilla base fades faster than the real thing's soft, lasting presence.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Noa EDT A Noa EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noa EDT
Noa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 39% vs 32%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Noa Noa
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Noa

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its extreme lightness and fresh, inoffensive character make it ideal for casual wear and the office, where strong perfumes are a no-go. However, its poor longevity and sillage mean it's not suitable for occasions requiring a lasting presence or bolder statement, like dates or formal events.

Noa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

Airy floral musk profile suits bright spring days best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Clean and gentle enough for office wear and casual daytime use.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
5%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds cedar and coffee, drops apple and benzoin

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Noa EDT
Noa EDP

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