Fragrance comparison

Catamaran Extrait vs Cloud Nine

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Catamaran Extrait

Nilafar du Nil

4.0120 votes

Rank #20,230 WoodyWarm Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.

Catamaran Extrait
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Catamaran Extrait3/5

Cloud Nine2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Catamaran ExtraitNilafar du Nil

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

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 hate

56%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCatamaran Extrait

SillageCatamaran Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee

Base

OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Saffron and Incense. Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day67

Night100

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCloud NineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…

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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…

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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, Catamaran Extrait or Cloud Nine?

Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes; Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Catamaran Extrait or Cloud Nine?

Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Cloud Nine 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catamaran Extrait or Cloud Nine?

Catamaran Extrait projects furthest (Catamaran Extrait 72/100, Cloud Nine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catamaran Extrait and Cloud Nine smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Saffron and Incense.

Is Catamaran Extrait or Cloud Nine better for summer or winter?

Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear; Cloud Nine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catamaran Extrait and Cloud Nine?

Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. 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.