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    Side by side

    Pure vs. Noa

    Pure by Alfred Sung bottle

    Pure

    Alfred Sung
    Eau de Parfum1997
    Very similar
    Noa by Cacharel bottle

    Noa

    Cacharel
    Eau de Toilette1998
    New comparison

    Noa rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pure vs. Noa
    PureNoa
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19971998
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJames KrivdaOlivier Cresp
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pure

    Floral
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Citrus
    Soft Spicy
    Lactonic

    Noa

    Floral
    Musky
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green
    Woody
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TangerineMarigoldOrchid
    White MuskPeonyFreesiaGreen NotesPeachPlum
    Heart
    LilyPeonyPineappleFreesiaGardeniaOsmanthus
    Lily of the ValleyGreen GrassJasmineYlang-YlangRose
    Base
    Woody NotesAmberCinnamon
    CoffeeVanillaSandalwoodCorianderIncenseTonka BeanCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pure vs. Noa
    PureNoa
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you've been burned by florals that turn screechy on your skin, Pure earns your trust differently. The lily and gardenia stay close, warm without overwhelming, and the drydown, woody.Pure
    Some fragrances announce themselves. Noa doesn't need to. The coffee note gives it warmth where others go linear, and that powdery finish keeps drawing you back. Weightless, yes.Noa

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Pure vs. Noa
    PureNoa
    1 oz$17.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$22.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$23.95fragranceshop

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