Fragrance comparison

Deserto vs Cloud Nine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

Deserto

Professor

3.001 votes

Rank #71,221 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #11,201 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloud Nine takes 2 of 2 categories.

Deserto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character.
Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Deserto0/2

Cloud Nine2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesertoProfessor

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

musky83%

oud74%

white floral65%

woody56%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

IncenseOriental notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

Category winnerCloud NineLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,221

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCloud NineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deserto by Professor is an oriental woody fragrance that centers on resins, dry woods, and soft musk. The scent opens with a plume of dry incense paired with rich oriental notes, creating a dark, smoky introduction. As it settles, earthy cypriol oil and dark agarwood oud emerge alongside a delicate touch of clean jasm…

Reviews →

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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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, Deserto or Cloud Nine?

Cloud Nine takes 2 of 2 categories. Deserto is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes. Choose Deserto for a amber and warm spicy character. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Deserto and Cloud Nine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Deserto or Cloud Nine better for summer or winter?

Cloud Nine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deserto and Cloud Nine?

Deserto has top notes of Incense and Oriental notes, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Amber and White Musk. 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.