New West Eau de Parfum bottle New West
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Noora Onyx Eau de Parfum bottle Noora Onyx

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New West
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Noora Onyx
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New West
A divisive classic that splits opinion between an artful, unique aquatic and a dated, harsh mess. The original 80s trailblazer, New West, is still turning heads, for better or worse, with its powerful green and woody marine vibe.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Noora Onyx
This one's a divisive Drakkar Noir clone, with some smelling 'bug spray and rubber' and others loving its unique, gender-bending fougère character. It's potent, so expect to be noticed - for better or worse.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 9%
Floral 9% 15%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 18% 21%
Sweet 8% 12%
Warm 12% 18%
Woody 22% 19%
Earthy 14% 11%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 30% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New West EdP
Noora Onyx EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 10%
Oakmoss 17% vs 10%
Leather 15% vs 14%
Sandalwood 13% vs 9%
Patchouli 12% vs 12%
Amber 11% vs 11%

Accords

New West Noora Onyx
100%
Aromatic
100%
85%
Woody
86%
75%
Fresh Spicy
78%
Citrus
55%
44%
Herbal
50%
Lavender
50%
49%
Green
Earthy
47%
Leather
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
85%
86%
Fresh Spicy shared
75%
78%
55%
Herbal shared
44%
50%
50%
49%
47%
46%

Performance

New West Noora Onyx
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

New West

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its robust projection and longevity, combined with a prominent green and woody profile, make it less suitable for enclosed office spaces. However, its fresh and outdoorsy character is well-suited for casual wear and can even work for dates, though it might be too strong for formal events.

Noora Onyx

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It shines on dates and casual outings due to its intriguing, unique character, but might be too intense for some formal settings or physical activity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
89%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New West
Noora Onyx
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