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Noa vs Cruel Gardénia

Noa and Cruel Gardénia share 7 of their 21 notes (33%). Noa came out in 1998, Cruel Gardénia in 2008.

At a glance

NoaCruel Gardénia
BrandCacharelGuerlain
Release year19982008
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteNo data
Rating
7.5/10500+ votes
7.5/10100+ votes
Longevity
6.5/10
7.0/10
Sillage
6.0/10
6.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
NoaCruel Gardénia
Spring34%35%
Summer26%29%
Autumn23%23%
Winter16%13%
Occasions
NoaCruel Gardénia
Daytime28%25%
Casual25%22%
Office23%21%
Evening9%16%
Nighttime8%15%
Sport6%0%

Notes

7 of 21 notes in both (33%)

Only in Noa

  • Freesia
  • Plum
  • Peony
  • Green notes
  • Jasmine
  • Grass
  • Lily of the valley
  • Lily
  • Coffee
  • Cedar
  • Coriander
  • Frankincense

In both

  • Musk(Musk / White musk)
  • Peach
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Rose(Rose / Damask rose)
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka bean

Only in Cruel Gardénia

  • Neroli
  • Gardenia

Accords

  1. Fresh: Noa, Cruel Gardénia
  2. Floral: Noa, Cruel Gardénia
  3. Green: Noa, Cruel Gardénia
  4. Sweet: Noa, Cruel Gardénia
  5. Woody: Noa, Cruel Gardénia
  6. Spicy: Noa
  7. Powdery: Cruel Gardénia

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 6.5/10 for Noa, 7.0/10 for Cruel Gardénia.

Which one projects more?

Cruel Gardénia projects more: sillage 6.5/10 against 6.0/10 for Noa.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 16% of the season votes for Noa and 13% for Cruel Gardénia.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 26% of the season votes for Noa and 29% for Cruel Gardénia.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 7.5/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Musk (Musk / White musk), Peach, Ylang-ylang, Rose (Rose / Damask rose), Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka bean.

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