Fragrance comparison

Above the Clouds vs Jean Lowe Azure

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 776 ratings analysed

Above the Clouds

Volaré

4.5728 votes

Rank #14,824 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jean Lowe Azure

Maison Alhambra

4.34748 votes

Rank #1,342 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Lowe Azure takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Above the Clouds3/7

Jean Lowe Azure4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Above the CloudsVolaré

Jean Lowe AzureMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.34/ 5 · 748 votes

Have 90%Had 10%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

57%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

748 votes

Category winnerJean Lowe AzureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJean Lowe Azure

SillageAbove the Clouds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value81

Category winnerJean Lowe AzureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

herbal48%

terpenic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

amber65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

Scent match47%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

MandarinBergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

GingerAmbergris

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

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbove the CloudsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex48

Women19

Men56

Unisex40

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerJean Lowe AzureHigher 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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Jean Lowe Azure by Maison Alhambra is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for men and women. It opens with vibrant mandarin and bergamot, leading into a juicy heart of orange. The base anchors the scent with ginger and ambergris. This is a refreshing choice for hot summer days when you need a clean, uplifting …

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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 Jean Lowe Azure?

Jean Lowe Azure takes 4 of 7 categories. Above the Clouds is rated 4.57/5 from 28 votes; Jean Lowe Azure is rated 4.34/5 from 748 votes. Choose Above the Clouds for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jean Lowe Azure for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Above the Clouds or Jean Lowe Azure?

They last about the same: Jean Lowe Azure 54/100, Above the Clouds 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Above the Clouds or Jean Lowe Azure?

Projection is very close: Above the Clouds 49/100, Jean Lowe Azure 48/100 for sillage.

Do Above the Clouds and Jean Lowe Azure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin.

Is Above the Clouds or Jean Lowe Azure 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 Jean Lowe Azure?

Above the Clouds has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Ginger and Bergamot, a base of Mandarin. Jean Lowe Azure has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Ginger and Ambergris.