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Cacharel Noa vs Penhaligon's Vaara
Vaara for the community favourite, Noa for the value.
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Notes
Top
White MuskPeonyFreesiaGreen NotesPeachPlum
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyGreen GrassJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base
CoffeeVanillaSandalwoodCorianderIncenseTonka BeanCedar
Accords
Floral
100%
White floral
98%
Musky
91%
Fresh
85%
Powdery
79%
Green
78%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Noa by Cacharel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Noa was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are White Musk, Peony, Freesia, Green Notes, Peach and Plum; middle notes are Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Grass, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose; base notes are Coffee, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coriander, Incense, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Noa is a small planet in your hand with a pearl inside. Noa is a transparent composition of flowers, delicate spices, velvety fruit nuances, and the energizing power of coffee beans. This fragrance is like a tender whisper, feminine and subtle, weightless, but with a noticeable presence. Tender powdery top notes of freesia, peach skin, peony, and musk lead to a floral heart of white flowers, ylang-ylang, and rose. The base is woodsy and transparent with coffee and incense touches.
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Notes
Top
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
Accords
Floral
100%
Rose
74%
Sweet
62%
Fruity
59%
Fresh
57%
Powdery
55%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Vaara by Penhaligon's is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Vaara was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Quince, Rose Water, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds; middle notes are Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia; base notes are Honey, White Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (8)
White MuskPeonyFreesiaRoseSandalwoodCorianderTonka BeanCedar
Only in Noa
Green NotesPeachPlumLilyLily-of-the-ValleyGreen GrassJasmineYlang-YlangCoffeeVanillaIncense
Only in Vaara
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCarrot SeedsMagnoliaHoneyBenzoin
Rating
3.88vs3.95
Ratings
14,074vs1,142
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1998vs2013
Which should I buy?
Vaara for the community favourite, Noa for the value.
- Vaara is rated higher by the community: 3.95 from 1,142 ratings, against 3.88 from 14,074.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Penhaligon's is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Cacharel is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Vaara if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Noa if value for money matters most.