Otto Kern Noa Noa
How it smells
Main smell: woody and aromatic. It opens with mint and galbanum, moves to balsam fir and cedar and dries down to benzoin and tonka bean.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Noa Noa notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Otto Kern Noa Noa in detail
Otto Kern is the house behind Noa Noa.
More from Otto Kern
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Signature Man, Beyond Horizon and Signature Extreme.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Mugler A*Men has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like balsam fir and benzoin. Less obvious notes include cassia, sandalwood and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
What Noa Noa costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like benzoin and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Noa Noa?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Noa Noa dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (12 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (10 shared notes), Jaguar (13 shared notes) and Mugler A*Men (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Noa Noa?
Winter.
Can men wear Noa Noa?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1990.