Fragrances inspired by Noa Eau de Parfum

The original Noa Cacharel

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Noa
ScentArt fingerprint for Ark For Women
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 15 notes is in the original, including Green Notes, Musk, Cedar

The main difference

Without coriander and grass

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Lily of the Valley

The main difference

Adds bergamot and star anise, drops cedar and coriander

What they share

Shares 8 of its 19 notes, including Rose, Musk, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds cedar and coffee, drops ambergris and artemisia

What they share

Shares 9 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and amber, drops coffee and freesia

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds bergamot and osmanthus, drops cedar and coffee

What they share

Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds amber and bamboo, drops cedar and coffee

What they share

Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and cyclamen, drops coffee and freesia

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds amber and clover, drops coffee and coriander

Scent profile

Noa EDP the original Ark For Women EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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