Fragrance comparison

Amora Essence vs Head In The Clouds

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amora Essence

Atralia

4.5819 votes

Rank #20,807 FreshWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Head In The Clouds

Miu Miu

3.7713 votes

Rank #50,360 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amora Essence takes 5 of 5 categories.

Amora Essence
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Head In The Clouds
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amora Essence5/5

Head In The Clouds0/5

Ratings & consensus: Amora Essence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amora Essence
Sillage & projection: Amora Essence
Value for money: Amora Essence
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amora Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amora EssenceAtralia

Head In The CloudsMiu Miu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerAmora EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

31%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmora Essence

SillageAmora Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAmora EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

white floral92%

musky84%

floral77%

citrus69%

green61%

floral100%

fresh92%

amber84%

green77%

rose69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRhubarbLychee

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPeonyRose

Base

Cashmere WoodMuskVanilla

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Peony

Base

White AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex27

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#50,360

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmora EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amora Essence opens with a tart-sweet mix of lychee, bergamot and rhubarb, then settles into a rosy floral heart over soft musk, cashmere wood and vanilla. It reads fresh, musky and lightly creamy rather than heavy. Based on the available reviews, this is the kind of scent that may appeal if you enjoy Delina-style fru…

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Miu Miu Head In The Clouds is a bright, breezy floral fragrance built around tart rhubarb, dewy peony petals, and a soft wash of clean white amber and musk. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a crisp, tangy snap that feels like biting into fresh fruit before settling into a gentle bouquet of pink garden florals. The base …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amora Essence or Head In The Clouds?

Amora Essence takes 5 of 5 categories. Amora Essence is rated 4.58/5 from 19 votes; Head In The Clouds is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Amora Essence for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Head In The Clouds for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amora Essence or Head In The Clouds?

Amora Essence lasts longest (Amora Essence 84/100, Head In The Clouds 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amora Essence or Head In The Clouds?

Amora Essence projects furthest (Amora Essence 73/100, Head In The Clouds 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amora Essence and Head In The Clouds smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and green accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Peony and Musk.

Is Amora Essence or Head In The Clouds better for summer or winter?

Amora Essence suits daytime wear; Head In The Clouds suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amora Essence and Head In The Clouds?

Amora Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb and Lychee, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peony and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk and Vanilla. Head In The Clouds has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Peony, a base of White Amber and Musk.