Fragrance comparison

Above the Clouds vs Velmos

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Above the Clouds

Volaré

4.5728 votes

Rank #14,824 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #27,960 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Above the Clouds
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Above the Clouds1/4

Velmos3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Above the CloudsVolaré

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageVelmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

herbal48%

terpenic30%

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fresh and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

GingerBergamot

Base

Mandarin

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCitrus, Ginger and Bergamot. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex48

Women19

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#27,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAbove the CloudsHigher 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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Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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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 Velmos?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories. Above the Clouds is rated 4.57/5 from 28 votes; Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Above the Clouds for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Above the Clouds or Velmos?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Above the Clouds 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Above the Clouds or Velmos?

Velmos projects furthest (Velmos 63/100, Above the Clouds 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Above the Clouds and Velmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fresh and herbal accords. Common notes include Citrus, Ginger and Bergamot.

Is Above the Clouds or Velmos better for summer or winter?

Above the Clouds suits daytime wear; Velmos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Above the Clouds and Velmos?

Above the Clouds has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Ginger and Bergamot, a base of Mandarin. Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.