Fragrance comparison

Cloud vs Bordeaux

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16,359 ratings analysed

Cloud

Ariana Grande

3.9716,343 votes

Rank #1,615 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bordeaux

URBIS PARFUMS

4.6916 votes

Rank #32,433 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bordeaux takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cloud
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bordeaux
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cloud2/5

Bordeaux3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CloudAriana Grande

BordeauxURBIS PARFUMS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 16,343 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.69/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerBordeauxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

16,343 votes

75%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityBordeaux

SillageBordeaux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCloudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

lactonic83%

vanilla65%

coconut48%

musky30%

sweet100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

warm spicy70%

fruity60%

amber50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPearBergamot

Heart

Whipped CreamCoconutPralineVanilla Orchid

Base

MuskWoody Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

CoconutPineappleRumCognacPearBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Whipped CreamRoseJasmineOrrisClove

Base8 to 12+ hours

CaneléToffeeGourmand AccordAmberTonkaCedarwoodVanillePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Whipped Cream and Coconut. Durations are only published for Bordeaux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men29

Unisex52

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,615

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#32,433

PerfumerHélène Prévot

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCloudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ariana Grande Cloud opens with a bright burst of lavender and pear before settling into a fluffy heart of whipped cream, praline, and coconut. Soft musk and quiet woody notes linger underneath, creating a cozy lactonic trail. It strikes a balance between airy sweetness and clean skin warmth, making it an easy pick for…

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Bordeaux by URBIS PARFUMS brings the rich pastry tradition of south-western France into fine fragrance. Built around a core of canelé, toffee, and dark rum, the scent opens with a burst of boozy cognac, ripe pear, fresh pineapple, and coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles, a layer of whipped cream, clove, and sof…

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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, Cloud or Bordeaux?

Bordeaux takes 3 of 5 categories. Cloud is rated 3.97/5 from 16,343 votes; Bordeaux is rated 4.69/5 from 16 votes. Choose Cloud for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bordeaux for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cloud or Bordeaux?

Bordeaux lasts longest (Bordeaux 85/100, Cloud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud or Bordeaux?

Bordeaux projects furthest (Bordeaux 78/100, Cloud 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cloud and Bordeaux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Whipped Cream and Coconut.

Is Cloud or Bordeaux better for summer or winter?

Bordeaux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloud and Bordeaux?

Cloud has top notes of Lavender, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Coconut, Praline and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Musk and Woody Notes. Bordeaux has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple, Rum and Cognac, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Rose, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Canelé, Toffee, Gourmand Accord and Amber.