Fragrance comparison

Cloud Nine vs Mystic Oud

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

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56%scent match

Closely related

Mystic Oud

Rephase

4.009 votes

Rank #39,709 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloud Nine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mystic Oud
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cloud Nine3/4

Mystic Oud0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cloud Nine
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cloud Nine
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

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

Mystic OudRephase

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCloud Nine

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCloud NineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

earthy92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud 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

SaffronRoseNutmegGardeniaJasmine

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamAmbergris

Base

OakmossIncenseVetiverPatchouli

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

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

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCloud NineHigher 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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Mystic Oud by Rephase starts with a sharp punch of saffron, nutmeg, and gardenia before leaning into dark agarwood. Earthy cypriol oil and gurjan balsam add a dense, resinous structure, while oakmoss and incense deepen the base. It feels heavy, dry, and distinctly smoky on skin. This is not a crowd-pleasing sweet oud,…

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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 Mystic Oud?

Cloud Nine takes 3 of 4 categories. Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes; Mystic Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mystic Oud for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cloud Nine or Mystic Oud?

Cloud Nine lasts longest (Cloud Nine 77/100, Mystic Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud Nine or Mystic Oud?

Projection is very close: Cloud Nine 69/100, Mystic Oud 69/100 for sillage.

Do Cloud Nine and Mystic Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Cloud Nine or Mystic Oud better for summer or winter?

Cloud Nine suits evening wear; Mystic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloud Nine and Mystic Oud?

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. Mystic Oud has top notes of Saffron, Rose, Nutmeg and Gardenia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam and Ambergris, a base of Oakmoss, Incense, Vetiver and Patchouli.