Fragrance comparison

Cloud Nine vs Moth

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,514 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #953 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Cloud Nine4/7

Moth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerCloud NineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

69 votes

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerCloud NineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageMoth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCloud NineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

Top

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCloud NineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

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

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#953

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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, Cloud Nine or Moth?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 7 categories. Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cloud Nine or Moth?

Moth lasts longest (Moth 82/100, Cloud Nine 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud Nine or Moth?

Projection is very close: Moth 70/100, Cloud Nine 69/100 for sillage.

Do Cloud Nine and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Cloud Nine or Moth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cloud Nine 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 Cloud Nine and Moth?

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. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.