Question 1

What's the difference between J-Mat and Noa?

Accepted Answer

J-Mat is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Masaki Matsushima (2021) dominated by Musky accords. Noa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Cacharel (1998) leaning on Floral accords. They share 5 accords: Musky, Floral, Fresh, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, J-Mat or Noa?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, J-Mat scores 3.69/5 vs Noa at 3.88/5. Noa's standout strength: Fresh and clean scent reminiscent of soap and Nivea cream. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do J-Mat and Noa smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Musky, Floral, Fresh, Powdery, White Floral. Noa: Noa by Cacharel is remembered fondly by the community as a nostalgic, fresh fragrance with a clean, soapy profile that evokes Dove soap and Nivea cream.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, J-Mat or Noa?

Accepted Answer

Noa: Moderate to weak longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits J-Mat vs Noa?

Accepted Answer

J-Mat scores highest for spring wear; Noa scores highest for all seasons wear. J-Mat leans daytime, Noa leans daytime.

J-Mat vs Noa

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor J-Mat (3)

Uniek voor Noa (16)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Noa

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	J-Mat	Noa
Merk	Masaki Matsushima	Cacharel
Jaar	2021	1998
Beoordeling	3.69	3.88
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	6	19