91%
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Noa Eau de Toilette bottle Noa
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Marbella Eau de Parfum bottle Marbella

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noa
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 - Marbella
Marbella is a beautifully blended, fresh floral-fruity, ideal for summer. It might not reinvent the wheel, but it delivers an effortlessly chic, uplifting vibe that many adore, even if some find its evolution a bit baffling.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 29% 31%
Fruity 20% 21%
Green 17% 14%
Sweet 22% 23%
Warm 5% 12%
Woody 3% 2%
Earthy 2% 4%
Animalic 17% 12%
Fresh 23% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noa EdT
Marbella EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peony 60% vs 38%
Jasmine 39% vs 25%
Only in Marbella
Tea 36%
Shared Notes
Musk 57% vs 35%
Only in Noa
Benzoin 42%
Only in Marbella
Peach 38% Amber 26%

Accords

Noa Marbella
100%
Fresh
79%
81%
Floral
100%
55%
Rose
93%
81%
Fruity
87%
70%
Musky
48%
61%
Green
60%
56%
Amber
55%
White Floral
44%
50%
Powdery
Fresh shared
100%
79%
Floral shared
81%
100%
Rose shared
55%
93%
Fruity shared
81%
87%
Musky shared
70%
48%
Green shared
61%
60%
56%
White Floral shared
55%
44%
50%

Performance

Noa Marbella
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Marbella

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aquatic, and light character makes it excellent for casual wear and warmer weather sports. While generally well-received, its moderate sillage and aquatic nature make it less suited for formal events, and just about right for a subtle office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Rose, Fruity accords and Jasmine, Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Noa
Marbella
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