Fluid Woman vs Noa Noa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fluid Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.
Fluid WomanChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noa NoaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fluid Woman4/7
Noa Noa3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fluid Woman
- Community sentiment
- Fluid Woman
- Longevity
- Noa Noa
- Sillage & projection
- Fluid Woman
- Value for money
- Noa Noa
- Versatility
- Noa Noa
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fluid Woman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fluid WomanIcebergNoa NoaOtto KernWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 17%Had 56%Want 28%
4.07/ 5 · 148 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerFluid WomanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
161 votes
38%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
148 votes
Category winnerFluid WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoa Noa
SillageFluid Woman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoa NoaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangePearBasilBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
HeliotropeJuniperJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
Tonka BeanMuskCedarVanillaSandalwood
Top
MintCassiaGalbanumGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Balsam FirCedarSandalwoodOrris RootHeliotropeJasminePatchouliRose
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberOakmossVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fluid Woman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night67
Spring71
Summer51
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night87
Category winnerNoa NoaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,501
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#10,375
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerFluid WomanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIceberg Fluid Woman breaks the mold of early 2000s feminine perfumery. The initial spray hits hard with tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and crushed green sweet basil. It feels sharp. That peppery herbal crackle quickly prevents the juicy pear note from turning into sugary syrup. As the sharp citrus flash evaporates …
Reviews →Noa Noa by Otto Kern opens with sharp mint and bitter galbanum before shifting into rich cedar, sandalwood, and resinous balsam fir. As it settles, warm benzoin, oakmoss, and powdery amber soften the aromatic bite. It shines on crisp autumn afternoons and cool evening walks when you want a grounded, woody chypre.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fluid Woman or Noa Noa?
Fluid Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Fluid Woman is rated 4.33/5 from 161 votes; Noa Noa is rated 4.07/5 from 148 votes. Choose Fluid Woman for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noa Noa for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fluid Woman or Noa Noa?
Noa Noa lasts longest (Noa Noa 68/100, Fluid Woman 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fluid Woman or Noa Noa?
Projection is very close: Fluid Woman 66/100, Noa Noa 65/100 for sillage.
Do Fluid Woman and Noa Noa smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Heliotrope and Jasmine.
Is Fluid Woman or Noa Noa better for summer or winter?
For summer, Noa Noa is the stronger pick. For winter, Noa Noa is the stronger pick. Fluid Woman suits daytime wear; Noa Noa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fluid Woman and Noa Noa?
Fluid Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar and Vanilla. Noa Noa has top notes of Mint, Cassia, Galbanum and Grapefruit, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Sandalwood and Orris Root, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.
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