Fragrance comparison

Oud For Elixir vs Cloud Nine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #75,756 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #11,521 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oud For Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character.
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 Elixir0/4

Cloud Nine4/4

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

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCloud Nine

SillageCloud Nine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCloud NineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

powdery69%

metallic61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCloud NineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Oud For Elixir or Cloud Nine?

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

Which lasts longer, Oud For Elixir or Cloud Nine?

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

Which projects more, Oud For Elixir or Cloud Nine?

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

Do Oud For Elixir and Cloud Nine smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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