Noa
CacharelEau de Toilette1998
Side by side
Noa vs. Shades
Is Noa better than Shades?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Peony
floralwhite floralfreshgreenwoodywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Noa and Shades?
| Noa | Shades | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 1998 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Noa and Shades smell?
Noa
Floral
Musky
White Floral
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Woody
Vanilla
Shades
Green
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Floral
Fresh
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Noa and Shades share?
Top
White MuskPeonyFreesiaGreen NotesPeachPlum
BasilBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Lily of the ValleyGreen GrassJasmineYlang-YlangRose
LilyMintPeonyTeaHyacinth
Base
CoffeeVanillaSandalwoodCorianderIncenseTonka BeanCedar
CardamomWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Noa or Shades?
| Noa | Shades | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Noa and Shades?
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
This is the fragrance that people notice when you lean in to say something. Water hyacinth and mint create a freshness that isn't loud or aggressive. Some will wish it threw further.Shades
The hunt
Where to buy Noa and Shades
| Noa | Shades | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.7 oz | $22.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.4 oz | $23.95fragranceshop | — |
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