When he reformed as Noah, his fashion matured, but the aura remained. His influence extends into the music industry itself. Many Malaysian artists and bands of the late 2000s adopted his lyrical phrasing and vocal techniques. Comedian and performer Rahmet even admitted that he took Ariel as his inspiration in his career not just for the popularity, but for his positive character.

The presence of artists like Ariel fostered a "transnational media flow" between the two nations.