Fragrance comparison

Above the Clouds vs Adonis Icarus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

Above the Clouds

Volaré

4.5728 votes

Rank #14,824 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Adonis Icarus

Rayhaan

4.23171 votes

Rank #3,245 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adonis Icarus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Above the Clouds
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Adonis Icarus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Above the Clouds2/7

Adonis Icarus5/7

Ratings & consensus: Above the Clouds
Community sentiment: Adonis Icarus
Longevity: Adonis Icarus
Sillage & projection: Adonis Icarus
Value for money: Adonis Icarus
Versatility: Above the Clouds
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adonis Icarus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Above the CloudsVolaré

Adonis IcarusRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.23/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 63%

Category winnerAbove the CloudsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

62%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerAdonis IcarusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAdonis Icarus

SillageAdonis Icarus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value84

Category winnerAdonis IcarusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

herbal48%

terpenic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

musky30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

GingerBergamot

Base

Mandarin

Top

OrangeMandarinBergamot

Heart

NeroliGingerPink Pepper

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot and Mandarin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall53

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbove the CloudsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex48

Women19

Men42

Unisex47

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerAdonis IcarusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Above the Clouds is a bright citrus freshie with a juicy orange and mandarin feel, backed by a light ginger spark and a clean, airy profile. It reads easy, casual, and very wearable. Reviews point to a summery unisex scent with good value and pleasant projection, though performance seems average for many wearers and …

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Adonis Icarus by Rayhaan is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance tailored for men who want a high-energy summer scent. Opening with a zesty burst of orange and mandarin, it settles into a clean, musky profile that feels perfectly at home during hot days. It serves as a straightforward, accessible option for anyone looki…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Above the Clouds or Adonis Icarus?

Adonis Icarus takes 5 of 7 categories. Above the Clouds is rated 4.57/5 from 28 votes; Adonis Icarus is rated 4.23/5 from 171 votes. Choose Above the Clouds for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Adonis Icarus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Above the Clouds or Adonis Icarus?

Adonis Icarus lasts longest (Adonis Icarus 66/100, Above the Clouds 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Above the Clouds or Adonis Icarus?

Adonis Icarus projects furthest (Adonis Icarus 61/100, Above the Clouds 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Above the Clouds and Adonis Icarus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin.

Is Above the Clouds or Adonis Icarus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Above the Clouds is the stronger pick. For winter, Above the Clouds is the stronger pick. Above the Clouds suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Above the Clouds and Adonis Icarus?

Above the Clouds has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Ginger and Bergamot, a base of Mandarin. Adonis Icarus has top notes of Orange, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Ginger and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vetiver.