Dreamy Cloud vs Pomegranate Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pomegranate Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dreamy CloudChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pomegranate NoirChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dreamy Cloud1/5
Pomegranate Noir4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pomegranate Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Pomegranate Noir
- Value for money
- Dreamy Cloud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Pomegranate Noir
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pomegranate Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dreamy CloudExceedPomegranate NoirJo Malone LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%
3.80/ 5 · 3,509 votes
Have 71%Had 29%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
32%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
3,509 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPomegranate Noir
SillagePomegranate 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%
warm spicy88%
fruity77%
sweet65%
amber53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and sweet
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
Top15-30 mins
PomegranateRhuburbPlumRaspberryWatermelon
Heart2-4 hrs
ClovePink PepperGuaiac WoodOlibanumOpoponaxRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
Virginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk
Category winnerPomegranate NoirLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day86
Night100
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#3,748
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerPomegranate 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 →Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir subverts the classic fresh cologne formula by leaning straight into brooding spice and tart ruby fruit. The initial spray delivers a sharp jolt of astringent pomegranate, sour rhubarb, and dark plum that quickly meets an intense wall of crushed clove. It is dry, tannic, and unapologet…
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 Pomegranate Noir?
Pomegranate Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Dreamy Cloud is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Pomegranate Noir is rated 3.80/5 from 3,509 votes. Choose Dreamy Cloud for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pomegranate Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dreamy Cloud or Pomegranate Noir?
Pomegranate Noir lasts longest (Pomegranate Noir 63/100, Dreamy Cloud 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dreamy Cloud or Pomegranate Noir?
Pomegranate Noir projects furthest (Pomegranate Noir 56/100, Dreamy Cloud 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dreamy Cloud and Pomegranate Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Watermelon, Raspberry and Plum.
Is Dreamy Cloud or Pomegranate Noir better for summer or winter?
Dreamy Cloud suits daytime wear; Pomegranate Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dreamy Cloud and Pomegranate 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. Pomegranate Noir has top notes of Pomegranate, Rhuburb, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Clove, Pink Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum, a base of Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.
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