Fragrance comparison

Noa Noa vs Arrazo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Noa Noa

Botanicae

4.1392 votes

Rank #12,686 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Arrazo

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #63,741 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noa Noa takes 4 of 5 categories.

Noa Noa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Arrazo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Noa Noa4/5

Arrazo1/5

Ratings & consensus: Noa Noa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noa Noa
Sillage & projection: Noa Noa
Value for money: Arrazo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noa Noa

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Noa NoaBotanicae

ArrazoPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%

Category winnerNoa NoaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

92 votes

18%Love

36%Like

36%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNoa Noa

SillageNoa Noa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value92

Category winnerArrazoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

musky50%

fresh spicy100%

lavender91%

mossy83%

citrus74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotGingerOrangeLemon

Heart

PetitgrainJuniperMonoi Oil

Base

VanillaMuskVetiver

Top

BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage

Heart

CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Juniper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex50

Women26

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#63,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoa NoaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Noa Noa opens with a blast of bergamot, lemon, and spicy ginger that feels like cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial splash quiets down, aromatic petitgrain and juniper berries bring a dry, herbal bitterness. Monoi oil enters next, adding a subtle tropical feel that stays lightweight rather th…

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Arrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…

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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, Noa Noa or Arrazo?

Noa Noa takes 4 of 5 categories. Noa Noa is rated 4.13/5 from 92 votes; Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Noa Noa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noa Noa or Arrazo?

Noa Noa lasts longest (Noa Noa 69/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noa Noa or Arrazo?

Noa Noa projects furthest (Noa Noa 54/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noa Noa and Arrazo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Noa Noa or Arrazo better for summer or winter?

Arrazo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noa Noa and Arrazo?

Noa Noa has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain, Juniper and Monoi Oil, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.