Fashion Cacharel Noa

Noa is a fresh, floral, Musky scent created for Women in 1988 by perfumer Olivier Cresp.

Review 

This scent is light and fresh, with a gentle sultry undertone. Peach, Peony, and Freesia open this scent with a lightness. A touch of Musk in the opening mellows a lush floral bouquet, before warming with base notes of Woods, Coffee, and Vanilla. It is slightly powdery, Musky, and floral, while remaining soft and innocently playful, with an air of mystery. This makes it feel youthful and mature at the same time. It is a scent you can wear any time or place, for any occasion, and in any season or weather. It has mostly been compared to the essences of Dove or Nivea Lotions, but has a similar vibe to scents like Living Lalique.

Inspiration

Noa is delicate, soft, and feminine, like a tender whisper floating on the breeze, but maintains a notable presence. It is like a secret glance between lovers…soft and hidden, but full of something unknown.

Notes

This scent opens with the subtle floral essences of Peony and Freesia, and hints of sweet fruits of Peach and Plum. White Musk pairs with Green Notes to add a very gentle warmth. A floral bouquet makes up the heart of this scent with the romantic essences of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang Ylang. A touch of Green Grass adds a hint of a vegetal quality, as if you’re holding this fresh floral bouquet in your own hands. Coriander and Incense add a touch of depth and warmth that lingers in just the right way with the sweet and woody elements of Sandalwood. Coffee can be felt underneath everything, never becoming too intense, but felt gently, mellowing nicely with the sweet essences of Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Top Notes: Peony, Freesia, Green Notes, Peach, Plum, White Musk

Heart Notes: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Green Grass, Rose, Ylang Ylang

Base Notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coriander, Cedar, Incense, Coffee, Tonka Bean