Noa

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Cacharel Noa

Noa is a soft powdery floral musk, and our version keeps that feel: a fresh freesia opening, a soft floral heart, and a clean musky base.

The Story Behind the Scent

Released in 1998 and crafted by master perfumer Olivier Cresp, Cacharel Noa is one of the most beloved soft florals of the late 1990s. Built around freesia, peach, peony, lily and jasmine over a soft vanilla, white musk and sandalwood base, it captured a serene, refined femininity through Cresp’s precise style.

The white pearl bottle became as iconic as the fragrance itself, and Noa is still widely worn. We build ours at a higher concentration so that soft, serene character holds longer on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a designer release. We build ours at a higher perfume oil concentration so the soft florals last longer, while keeping the same serene character.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who wants a soft, clean, serene floral for everyday wear.

Notes

Top notes: Freesia, Peach

Heart notes: Peony, Lily, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang

Base notes: Vanilla, White Musk, Sandalwood

How it Smells

It opens soft and fresh, with airy freesia and a touch of peach giving a gentle lift.

The heart is soft and floral, with peony, lily and jasmine keeping it serene and clean.

The base is soft and warm, with vanilla, white musk and sandalwood giving a gentle, lasting finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Cacharel Noa?

It follows the soft, serene, powdery floral character of the original closely. It is our own interpretation rather than a copy, but the impression is very familiar.

Is it stronger than the original?

We build ours as an eau de parfum with a high perfume oil load, so most people find it projects and lasts as well as, or better than, the original release.

Is this the same perfume as Cacharel Noa?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style, so you can enjoy the character at our price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It leans feminine and is ideal for everyday wear in any season.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Cacharel and Noa are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Cacharel in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.