Fragrance comparison

Cloud Nine vs Signature X

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Signature X

Western Valley Avenue London

5.001 votes

Rank #45,163 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signature X
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cloud Nine2/4

Signature X2/4

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

Signature XWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCloud Nine

SillageSignature X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSignature XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

BergamotPink PepperLemonNutmeg

Heart

CardamomJuniperSaffron

Base

AmberCedarIncenseLeatherOakmossMuskMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), 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

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#45,163

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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Signature X opens with bright citrus, pink pepper and nutmeg, then moves into a darker mix of cardamom, saffron, juniper and dry woods. The dry-down looks built around amber, leather, incense and oud, so it should suit someone who likes a spicy masculine scent with a smoky, textured base. This reads more evening than …

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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 Signature X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes; Signature X is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature X for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cloud Nine or Signature X?

Cloud Nine lasts longest (Cloud Nine 77/100, Signature X 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud Nine or Signature X?

Signature X projects furthest (Signature X 75/100, Cloud Nine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cloud Nine and Signature X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense.

Is Cloud Nine or Signature X better for summer or winter?

Cloud Nine suits evening wear; Signature X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloud Nine and Signature X?

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. Signature X has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Cedar, Incense and Leather.