Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs Dreamy Cloud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aurora

By Cloud

4.333 votes

Rank #58,149 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Dreamy Cloud

Exceed

4.003 votes

Rank #62,590 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurora takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aurora
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dreamy Cloud
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aurora3/4

Dreamy Cloud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraBy Cloud

Dreamy CloudExceed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 19%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAurora

SillageAurora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDreamy CloudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

floral61%

woody100%

white floral83%

smoky65%

sweet48%

floral30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPeachPlumBergamotGinger

Heart

RoseIrisOsmanthusJasmineJasmine SambacOrchid

Base

Siam BenzoinGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCedarCivetSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

PomegranateWatermelonRaspberryRhubarbPlum

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGourmand AccordJasmineFrangipaniCandied Fruits

Base5-7 hrs

Solar NotesToffeeMuskYogurtCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Plum, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Dreamy Cloud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,590

PerfumerSimone Lo Bue

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurora by By Cloud opens with soft red fruit, peach, plum and a lift of bergamot and ginger before moving into a floral heart of rose, iris, jasmine and orchid. The dry-down is warmer and woodier, with benzoin, guaiac wood, cedar, sandalwood, musk and an animalic touch giving the sweetness more depth. It is best appro…

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Dreamy Cloud by Exceed delivers a playful, fruit-drenched opening that settles into a smooth, creamy woody base. Right after spraying, tart rhubarb and crisp watermelon mingle with sweet raspberry, creating a bright splash reminiscent of chilled summer fruit punch. As the initial brightness calms down, tropical frangi…

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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, Aurora or Dreamy Cloud?

Aurora takes 3 of 4 categories. Aurora is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Dreamy Cloud is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aurora for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dreamy Cloud for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurora or Dreamy Cloud?

Aurora lasts longest (Aurora 80/100, Dreamy Cloud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or Dreamy Cloud?

Aurora projects furthest (Aurora 50/100, Dreamy Cloud 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurora and Dreamy Cloud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Plum, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Aurora or Dreamy Cloud better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear; Dreamy Cloud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora and Dreamy Cloud?

Aurora has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Siam Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Cedar. Dreamy Cloud has top notes of Pomegranate, Watermelon, Raspberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Gourmand Accord, Jasmine and Frangipani, a base of Solar Notes, Toffee, Musk and Yogurt.