Fragrance comparison

Above the Clouds vs DXB

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Above the Clouds

Volaré

4.5728 votes

Rank #14,824 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

DXB

MAISON ASRAR

3.8688 votes

Rank #8,338 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DXB takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Above the Clouds3/7

DXB4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Above the CloudsVolaré

DXBMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

3.86/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

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

46%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

14%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerAbove the CloudsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDXB

SillageDXB

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value72

Category winnerDXBBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

herbal48%

terpenic30%

citrus100%

musky91%

fresh83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

powdery56%

Scent match43%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

MandarinOrangeBergamot

Heart

GingerGrapefruit

Base

MuskLily of the Valley

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

Spring73

Summer100

Fall27

Winter0

Day100

Night23

Category winnerAbove the CloudsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex48

Women19

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerDXBHigher 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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DXB by Maison Asrar is a vibrant citrus-aromatic fragrance that brings a burst of energy to the everyday. It leads with a sharp, refreshing blend of mandarin, orange, and bergamot, balanced by ginger and a clean musk base. This 2025 release is designed for those who appreciate a crisp, clean scent profile, making it a…

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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 DXB?

DXB takes 4 of 7 categories. Above the Clouds is rated 4.57/5 from 28 votes; DXB is rated 3.86/5 from 88 votes. Choose Above the Clouds for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose DXB for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Above the Clouds or DXB?

DXB lasts longest (DXB 65/100, Above the Clouds 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Above the Clouds or DXB?

DXB projects furthest (DXB 58/100, Above the Clouds 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Above the Clouds and DXB smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin.

Is Above the Clouds or DXB 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; DXB suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Above the Clouds and DXB?

Above the Clouds has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Ginger and Bergamot, a base of Mandarin. DXB has top notes of Mandarin, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Grapefruit, a base of Musk and Lily of the Valley.