Fragrance comparison

Above the Clouds vs Art Of Universe

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,593 ratings analysed

Above the Clouds

Volaré

4.5728 votes

Rank #14,824 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Art Of Universe

Lattafa Perfumes

4.001,565 votes

Rank #763 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art Of Universe takes 5 of 7 categories.

Above the Clouds
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Art Of Universe
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Above the Clouds2/7

Art Of Universe5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Above the CloudsVolaré

Art Of UniverseLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 1,565 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

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

52%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,175 votes

Category winnerAbove the CloudsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityArt Of Universe

SillageArt Of Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value77

Category winnerArt Of UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

herbal48%

terpenic30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

GingerBergamot

Base

Mandarin

Top

MandarinGingerBergamotMint

Heart

PearOrange Blossom

Base

MuskAmberCedar

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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArt Of UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex48

Women19

Men44

Unisex47

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerArt Of UniverseHigher 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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Art Of Universe by Lattafa Perfumes delivers a refreshing citrus burst that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for spring days, blending mandarin and ginger with a hint of sweet pear. This unisex fragrance provides a clean, approachable scent for daily wear, appealing to anyone looking for a re…

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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 Art Of Universe?

Art Of Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. Above the Clouds is rated 4.57/5 from 28 votes; Art Of Universe is rated 4.00/5 from 1,565 votes. Choose Above the Clouds for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Art Of Universe for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Above the Clouds or Art Of Universe?

Art Of Universe lasts longest (Art Of Universe 75/100, Above the Clouds 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Above the Clouds or Art Of Universe?

Art Of Universe projects furthest (Art Of Universe 66/100, Above the Clouds 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Above the Clouds and Art Of Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin.

Is Above the Clouds or Art Of Universe 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 Art Of Universe?

Above the Clouds has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Ginger and Bergamot, a base of Mandarin. Art Of Universe has top notes of Mandarin, Ginger, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Pear and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar.