YuzuOpens with
GardeniaHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Cacharel · Sold as feminine
Noa Dream
A sunlit garden where the zesty freshness of fruits mingles with the soft whisper of flowers and the subtle warmth of woody notes.
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Noa DreamMid-range · $40–100
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Cacharel and crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp, Noa Dream is a Floral Fruity fragrance that balances fresh and warm notes to evoke a sense of youthful elegance. The composition opens with the bright zest of yuzu and litchi, followed by gardenia and jasmine that add a touch of floral sweetness. The warmth comes from sandalwood, patchouli, and amber, grounding the scent in a powdery, woody base.
Noa Dream is best applied in light layers, allowing the citrusy top notes to brighten up before giving way to its floral heart. The powdery base emerges after an hour or so, making it perfect for daytime wear that evolves into a more nuanced scent by evening.
Fig. 01 — Noa Dream, Cacharel
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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