Cloud by Ariana Grande
Brand: Ariana Grande
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A dreamy blend of sparkling pear, airy lavender, creamy coconut, and sweet praline settles into a soft, musky vanilla-wood haze.
Is Cloud worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lavender, pear and bergamot, whipped cream and coconut at the heart, then dries down to musk and woody notes.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 60, versatility 87, layerability 77 and value 75, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments, works for any occasion and smells sweet. Some say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 127 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Gourmand · Fruity Floral Gourmand
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Women
Key accords: Lavender, Pear, Bergamot, Whipped Cream, Coconut, Praline
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Whipped Cream
- Coconut
- Praline
- Vanilla Orchid
Base Notes
- Musk
- Woody Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Cloud by Ariana Grande belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A dreamy blend of sparkling pear, airy lavender, creamy coconut, and sweet praline settles into a soft, musky vanilla-wood haze. Cloud opens with Lavender, Pear, and Bergamot. The heart brings Whipped Cream, Coconut, Praline, and Vanilla Orchid. It dries down to Musk and Woody Notes.
How to wear Cloud
On skin, Cloud by Ariana Grande has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf. Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Cloud opens with Lavender, Pear, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Whipped Cream, Coconut, Praline, and Vanilla Orchid.
It dries down to Musk and Woody Notes.
What to layer with Cloud
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
Boss The Scent by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, bergamot, and woody notes.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss The Scent on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Boss The Scent
Born in Roma by Valentino
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pear, bergamot, and musk.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Born in Roma on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Born in Roma
NoMad by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays NoMad
Pairings to approach with care
Guidance 46 by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 34/99
Guidance 46 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guidance 46 brings an amber contrast to this gourmand scent, and they share pear.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guidance 46 on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 1 spray Guidance 46
Sassy Cranberry by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Sassy Cranberry brings a fruity contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sassy Cranberry on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Sassy Cranberry
Related fragrances and why
- Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf — Both include bergamot and musk.
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot and musk.
- Boss The Scent by Hugo Boss — Both include lavender, bergamot, and woody notes.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Cloud?
Cloud opens with Lavender, Pear, and Bergamot. The heart brings Whipped Cream, Coconut, Praline, and Vanilla Orchid. It dries down to Musk and Woody Notes.
How long does Cloud last, and how strong is it?
Cloud by Ariana Grande has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Cloud?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with Cloud?
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk. Apply Cloud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Cloud : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight.
Reviewed alternatives
- Yara Candy by Lattafa — The closest sweet-and-creamy match: a soft vanilla-musk gourmand with the same fluffy, cloud-like sweetness.
- Yara by Lattafa — A creamy, powdery gourmand with vanilla, musk and a soft tropical sweetness that gives the same cozy, airy feel.
- Eclaire by Lattafa — Milky caramel, praline, vanilla and musk give a similar creamy, dessert-like comfort.
- Love, don't be shy by Kilian — A marshmallow-sweet, musky floral gourmand often used as the premium reference for Cloud’s fluffy sweetness.
- Signature by Montblanc — A soft, sweet, musky scent with a similar cozy, clean-skin warmth.
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