Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold vs Cloud Nine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cloud Nine takes 4 of 7 categories.
Al Dur Al Maknoon GoldChoose it for a lavender and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cloud NineChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold2/7
Cloud Nine4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cloud Nine
- Community sentiment
- Cloud Nine
- Longevity
- Cloud Nine
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold
- Versatility
- Cloud Nine
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al Dur Al Maknoon GoldLattafa PerfumesCloud NineParadis des SensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.49/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
4.22/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%
Category winnerCloud NineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
36%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
9%Hate
67 votes
64%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
6%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerCloud NineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCloud Nine
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl Dur Al Maknoon GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
amber92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
smoky69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemon
Heart
IncenseNutmeg
Base
Woody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla
Top15-30 mins
NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender
Heart2-4 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense
Base8-12 hrs
PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Incense, Nutmeg and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall0
Winter86
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer25
Fall75
Winter100
Day43
Night100
Category winnerCloud NineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#11,201
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerAl Dur Al Maknoon GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl Dur Al Maknoon Gold is a bold unisex fragrance by Lattafa Perfumes, built around a sharp lavender and lemon opening. It moves quickly into a resinous, smoky core of incense and nutmeg, anchored by a deep woody and agarwood base. Ideal for those who enjoy challenging, aromatic scents, it behaves best in cooler weath…
Reviews →Cloud Nine by Paradis des Sens delivers a punch of sharp warmth right out of the nozzle. The nutmeg hits immediately. A vivid jolt of chili pepper cuts through herbal lavender, followed by the dry, smoky edge of cypriol oil. You will see a glossy oil sheen on your skin after spraying. Give it ten minutes to breathe. O…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold or Cloud Nine?
Cloud Nine takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold is rated 3.49/5 from 78 votes; Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes. Choose Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold for a lavender and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold or Cloud Nine?
They last about the same: Cloud Nine 77/100, Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold or Cloud Nine?
Projection is very close: Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold 69/100, Cloud Nine 69/100 for sillage.
Do Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold and Cloud Nine smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Incense, Nutmeg and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold or Cloud Nine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Cloud Nine is the stronger pick. Cloud Nine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold and Cloud Nine?
Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Cloud Nine has top notes of Nutmeg, Chili Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.
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