Dreamy Cloud vs Oud Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dreamy CloudChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud NoirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dreamy Cloud1/4
Oud Noir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Noir
- Value for money
- Dreamy Cloud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dreamy CloudExceedOud NoirVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%
4.03/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
41%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Noir
SillageOud Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDreamy CloudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral83%
smoky65%
sweet48%
floral30%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
oud61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PomegranateWatermelonRaspberryRhubarbPlum
Heart2-3 hrs
Guaiac WoodGourmand AccordJasmineFrangipaniCandied Fruits
Base5-7 hrs
Solar NotesToffeeMuskYogurtCedar
Top
PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit
Heart
RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Plum, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Dreamy Cloud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring86
Summer77
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,590
PerfumerSimone Lo Bue
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,888
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDreamy Cloud by Exceed delivers a playful, fruit-drenched opening that settles into a smooth, creamy woody base. Right after spraying, tart rhubarb and crisp watermelon mingle with sweet raspberry, creating a bright splash reminiscent of chilled summer fruit punch. As the initial brightness calms down, tropical frangi…
Reviews →Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…
Reviews →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, Dreamy Cloud or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Dreamy Cloud is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 votes. Choose Dreamy Cloud for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dreamy Cloud or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir lasts longest (Oud Noir 76/100, Dreamy Cloud 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dreamy Cloud or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 74/100, Dreamy Cloud 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dreamy Cloud and Oud Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Plum, Guaiac Wood and Musk.
Is Dreamy Cloud or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?
Dreamy Cloud suits daytime wear; Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dreamy Cloud and Oud Noir?
Dreamy Cloud has top notes of Pomegranate, Watermelon, Raspberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Gourmand Accord, Jasmine and Frangipani, a base of Solar Notes, Toffee, Musk and Yogurt. Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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