Top Notes 
Blackcurrant
Galbanum
Mandarin orange
Orange
Grapefruit
Mint
Heart Notes 
Balsam fir
Sandalwood
Violet root
Cedarwood
Jasmine
Patchouli
Rose
Heliotrope
Base Notes 
Benzoin
Tonka bean
Amber
Vanilla
Musk
Oakmoss
04/08/2022
BrianBuchanan
363 Reviews
BrianBuchanan
Helpful Review
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Attenuated l’Heure Bleue
In the same way that Prokofiev’s 2nd violin concerto seems to quote from La Vie en Rose, Noa Noa appears to contain elements of l’Heure Bleue (heliotrope, amber, orange and a piquant moss that resemble orange flower and bergamot).
The problem is, the anonymous creator of Noa Noa hadn’t got the skill of Jacques Guerlain (or Prokofiev) and the melody is too strung out, harsh and bright.
And because Noa Noa is an Amber it doesn’t progress either.
So, despite some weird nuances (cat piss blackcurrant, antiseptic tuberose, violet root) the wacky Amber is bony & static.
Instead of the brilliant Russian in Paris, you get a whole load of balalaika.
The problem is, the anonymous creator of Noa Noa hadn’t got the skill of Jacques Guerlain (or Prokofiev) and the melody is too strung out, harsh and bright.
And because Noa Noa is an Amber it doesn’t progress either.
So, despite some weird nuances (cat piss blackcurrant, antiseptic tuberose, violet root) the wacky Amber is bony & static.
Instead of the brilliant Russian in Paris, you get a whole load of balalaika.
CharlAmbre
Rieke2021
