111 community ratings

Noa Noa (Eau de Parfum)

1990WomenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
111 ratings

Otto Kern Noa Noa Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening of mint, blackcurrant and galbanum with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and patchouli; it is a discontinued women's fragrance.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 91 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mint Blackcurrant Orange Galbanum Mandarin orange Grapefruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose Patchouli Jasmine Heliotrope Sandalwood Balsam fir

Violet root

Cedarwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Vanilla Oakmoss Amber Benzoin Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Noa Noa (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is spread across daily wear, evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find its character feminine and classic.

The top carries mint, orange, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with galbanum sharpening the green side. In the heart, rose, jasmine, heliotrope and sandalwood build a floral, woody balance. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss and amber sweetens it and leans it toward a spicy, oriental chypre. Romeo Gigli per Uomo and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.