Noa
CacharelEau de Toilette1998
Side by side
Noa vs. Zen
Is Noa better than Zen?
Noa wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Green Notes
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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 Zen?
| Noa | Zen | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 1998 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Noa and Zen smell?
Noa
Floral
Musky
White Floral
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Woody
Vanilla
Zen
Floral
Green
Fresh
Clean
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Noa and Zen share?
Top
White MuskPeonyFreesiaGreen NotesPeachPlum
—Heart
Lily of the ValleyGreen GrassJasmineYlang-YlangRose
—Base
CoffeeVanillaSandalwoodCorianderIncenseTonka BeanCedar
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Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Floral Notes
Green Notes
Green GrassGreen Notes
Green Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Noa and Zen work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Noa or Zen?
| Noa | Zen | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Noa and Zen?
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 makes everyone ask what you're wearing, but only up close. Green herbs and soft flowers, no drama, no sillage that precedes you into a room. Some call that limitation.Zen
The hunt
Where to buy Noa and Zen
| Noa | Zen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $40.98ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $39.51ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $34.50ecosmetics | — |
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