Fragrance comparison

Cloud Nine vs Oud For Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #11,521 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #75,756 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud For Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character.

Cloud Nine4/4

Oud For Elixir0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cloud Nine
Sillage & projection: Cloud Nine
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

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityCloud Nine

SillageCloud Nine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

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%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

powdery69%

metallic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, 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

Day43

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#75,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Oud For Elixir by Aura de Arabia is a complex, aromatic scent launched in 2023. It centers on a spicy blend of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender that settles into a deep, woody agarwood base. This fragrance is designed for those who appreciate a sharp, resinous profile, performing best during cooler autumn evenings or for…

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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 Nine or Oud For Elixir?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 4 categories. Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes; Oud For Elixir is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud For Elixir for a warm spicy and musky character.

Which lasts longer, Cloud Nine or Oud For Elixir?

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

Which projects more, Cloud Nine or Oud For Elixir?

Projection is very close: Cloud Nine 69/100, Oud For Elixir 67/100 for sillage.

Do Cloud Nine and Oud For Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Cloud Nine or Oud For Elixir better for summer or winter?

Cloud Nine suits evening wear; Oud For Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloud Nine and Oud For Elixir?

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. Oud For Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Musk and Patchouli.