The White Cloud vs Orchidée Vanille
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The White Cloud takes 4 of 5 categories.
The White CloudChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Orchidée VanilleChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The White Cloud4/5
Orchidée Vanille1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The White Cloud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The White Cloud
- Sillage & projection
- The White Cloud
- Value for money
- The White Cloud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orchidée Vanille
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The White CloudMaison AlhambraOrchidée VanilleVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 30%Had 1%Want 69%
4.26/ 5 · 5,340 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerThe White CloudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
49%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
5,340 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe White Cloud
SillageThe White Cloud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe White CloudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
almond91%
sweet83%
nutty74%
floral65%
fruity56%
vanilla100%
powdery90%
sweet80%
violet70%
almond60%
fruity50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter Almond
Heart
VanillaFloral Notes
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteTonka BeanSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
MandarinLychee
Heart2-3 hrs
VioletBitter AlmondBulgarian Rose
Base6-8 hrs
Vanilla AbsoluteTonka BeanCedar
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Orchidée Vanille, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring14
Summer29
Fall57
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night74
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#29,277
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#1,115
PerfumerRanda Hammami
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerOrchidée VanilleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe White Cloud by Maison Alhambra is a cozy, vanilla-forward fragrance that centers on a milky, almond-heavy sweetness. It leans into a comforting, gourmand profile, making it a standout option for those who enjoy sugary, skin-hugging scents. Designed for both men and women, this 2025 release excels in chilly weather…
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille smells like dark chocolate dusted with cocoa powder and delicate orange zest. It opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin and sweet lychee that keeps the composition crisp rather than thick or sticky. Within minutes, bitter almond and candied violet petals float to the surface, …
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, The White Cloud or Orchidée Vanille?
The White Cloud takes 4 of 5 categories. The White Cloud is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Orchidée Vanille is rated 4.26/5 from 5,340 votes. Choose The White Cloud for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Orchidée Vanille for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The White Cloud or Orchidée Vanille?
The White Cloud lasts longest (The White Cloud 75/100, Orchidée Vanille 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The White Cloud or Orchidée Vanille?
The White Cloud projects furthest (The White Cloud 69/100, Orchidée Vanille 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The White Cloud and Orchidée Vanille smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Tonka Bean.
Is The White Cloud or Orchidée Vanille better for summer or winter?
The White Cloud suits evening wear; Orchidée Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The White Cloud and Orchidée Vanille?
The White Cloud has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Orchidée Vanille has top notes of Mandarin and Lychee, heart notes of Violet, Bitter Almond and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean and Cedar.
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