Fragrance comparison

Noa Noa vs New Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

4 wins

Noa Noa

Botanicae

4.1392 votes

Rank #12,686 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

New Oud

Hayari Parfums

3.9189 votes

Rank #13,596 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noa Noa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Noa Noa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
New Oud
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Noa Noa4/7

New Oud3/7

Ratings & consensus: Noa Noa
Community sentiment: Noa Noa
Longevity: New Oud
Sillage & projection: New Oud
Value for money: Noa Noa
Versatility: New Oud
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

New OudHayari Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

3.91/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

37%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNoa NoaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNew Oud

SillageNew Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNoa NoaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

musky50%

woody100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerOrangeLemon

Heart

PetitgrainJuniperMonoi Oil

Base

VanillaMuskVetiver

Top

Bitter OrangePetitgrainOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Base

PatchouliPapyrusVetiverJuniper

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, 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–

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNew OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex50

Women26

Men31

Unisex52

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#13,596

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews9

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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New Oud by Hayari Parfums puts an unexpected spin on traditional woody scents by teaming rich agarwood oud with lush tuberose and sunny orange blossom. From the first spray, a sharp cut of bitter orange and green petitgrain balances the sweet, creamy weight of white flowers. As the fragrance settles on warm skin, a sm…

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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 New Oud?

Noa Noa takes 4 of 7 categories. Noa Noa is rated 4.13/5 from 92 votes; New Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 89 votes. Choose Noa Noa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose New Oud for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Noa Noa or New Oud?

New Oud lasts longest (New Oud 79/100, Noa Noa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noa Noa or New Oud?

New Oud projects furthest (New Oud 73/100, Noa Noa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noa Noa and New Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Noa Noa or New Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Noa Noa is the stronger pick. For winter, New Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noa Noa and New Oud?

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. New Oud has top notes of Bitter Orange, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Papyrus, Vetiver and Juniper.