Celebrity Perfumes

Cloud by Ariana Grande

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Cloud from Ariana Grande has become a super popular fragrance over the past few years, due both to the singer’s own fame and the perfume’s resemblance to Baccarat Rouge 540. I’ve had various decanted samples of this in the recent past, but picked up a new one to give the scent a fresh try and a full review of its own. How does it smell? How long does it last? Does it really live up to the hype?

What does Cloud by Ariana Grande Smell Like?

Notes include: pear, lavender, bergamot, praline, whipped cream, vanilla orchid, coconut, musk, wood

Click here to try: Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum Spray, clear, 3.4 oz

My Full Review

Cloud starts things off with a sweetness and lively brightness, getting its lead from the prominent pear note, in the early stages. It is also joined by the lavender and bergamot citrus. The latter, isn’t too strong to my nose, at least.

I get a bit of the citrus, which adds a bit more sparkle to that pear juiciness. The lavender here, has a certain roughness which takes some of the softer and fluffier qualities of this perfume.

After 20-30 minutes, I begin to get more of the heart and base notes coming through. The musk will be stronger in the dry down, but it is also noticeable from close to the onset.

Praline and the whipped cream notes really help to bring home the Cloud moniker to the scent. Sweet and fluffy, with the coconut giving it a clean yet milky aroma.

The further on that I get from the initial spray, the perfume does become more airy, less like a thick cloud and more like fine overhang.

There is a bit of a plasticky aroma within this composition. It’s not too bad for me personally, but I know others really tend to smell that with Cloud. Just something to keep in mind.

The dry down becomes a musky lavender scent with a little woodiness and a hodgepodge of whatever sweet notes are still kicking around.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage of Cloud starts off strong. It isn’t a massive bomb of a fragrance, but the projection will hit that 6-8 feet mark, before moving closer in. Thereafter, it is a moderate perfume, but I’d for sure call it above average in totality.

In terms of how long it lasts, I generally get 5-6 hours from Cloud, on my skin. Usually, it leans more towards the six hour mark. Not an amazing marathon runner type of a perfume, but Cloud is solid enough.

Seasonally, it’s much nicer in the autumn and winter. Though, Cloud isn’t a strictly cold weather wear, but I’d probably avoid the high heat. For most places, you could easily wear this Ariana scent in the springtime.

Also, it’s not completely a teenager fragrance. Yes, teens can wear it, but it isn’t so bubblegum sweet that older women couldn’t have a bottle as well. Heck, with the lavender, it can even be somewhat unisex…definitely leans feminine.

Mostly going to be a casual daily wear. It’s light enough to be in an office or something like that, but isn’t very formal. More of a daytime fragrance, rather than a club beast. I’d call it clean/pretty before anything all that attractive or sexy.

Overall Impressions of Cloud

Overall, do I like Cloud? It’s fine. There’s aspects of it that I enjoy, but on the whole it’s just decent. Not my favorite from the Ariana Grande line and I prefer the Intense version. Though, definitely not a bad perfume by any stretch of the imagination.

I’m not too sure what the fuss it all about with this, based on the fragrance alone. It’s not as good as either of the Baccarat Rouge fragrance, but it is pretty inexpensive. In terms of relative cheapies, it can serve the purposes of a lot of people out there, so it can be a worthwhile perfume to have.

Is it a must have? Not particularly. It smells pretty good, the performance is pretty okay, and it has some mass market appeal. As a man, I don’t find it to be super sexy or anything like that, just somewhat attractive.

It does everything at least decently, but nothing quite reaches the level of outstanding.

5 Fragrances Similar to Fantasy by Britney Spears

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Fantasy by Britney Spears has nearly two decades under its belt as a popular cheapie. Plenty of people have loved wearing it. Though, with time and age things change. The formula is now a bit different or women may want something with a similar style, that is more mature. In this post, I want to present alternative options to Fantasy which either closely compare or give you something that smells somewhat like it.

What Perfumes Smell Comparable to Fantasy?

Citrus White Chocolate

Jafra Adorisse Night– Has some similarities with English Laundry below, but this is the better version. Jafra’s Adorisse Night gives you a base of white chocolate and patchouli with citrus and neroli sitting on top.

It has power and warmth, but not the same level of baked goods or tropical aroma as does Fantasy. But, the light and creamy white chocolate note in the dry down is pretty awesome. Plus, Adorisse Night gives you beast performance for usually under $30.

It doesn’t bring the same thickness as Fantasy, it’s more citrus and floral. But, it provides a more paired down and less sugary scent at a closely approximate price point.

More Mature, Similar Style

Avon Far Away Rebel Eau de Parfum for Women 50ml – 1.7fl.oz.– Far Away Rebel isn’t an exact match, but it gives you a more mature wear, and a similar style to Fantasy.

Rebel is warmer, thicker, and less of a sugary/fruity blend than is our target. However, it still does have that aspect with black currant and whipped cream as notes. The fruitiness is pretty heavy up top, but it settles into that creamier/warm gourmand. Black currant can be sharp and it is here.

The end result is a delicious caramel blended aroma, with nice performance, and an affordable price tag.

Best Cheaper Alternative

La Rive Secret Dream by La Rive Eau De Parfum Spray 3 oz Women– With the classic aroma of Fantasy being reformulated, why not have a Secret Dream instead? La Rive usually puts out some quality smell-a-likes and this one of our Britney Spears fragrance hits the mark.

Is it exact? Eh, pretty darn close. This one doesn’t have the same level of chocolate to my nose and it’s a bit fruitier than I remember the old Fantasy being (though, the newer version isn’t that different to me). Aside from that?  Yeah, it’s close.

Not a powerhouse performer, but super cheap. Usually, a few bucks less at least than Britney’s version.

Citrus, Berries, and Cream

Oh So Orange by Juicy Couture– A lighter and fruitier wear versus Fantasy. You get some of the creaminess and a stripping out of the baked goods/chocolate accord found in the Britney scent.

Citrusy, as the name implies, with plenty of orange and some kumquat giving it that energetic infusion. Whipped cream, musk, and a mix of floral notes help to bring it closer in relation to what we’re looking for.

This is the least like an exact match of Fantasy. Much more focused on the fruity end of things, but with an inviting aroma, and can usually be found for a good price. But, it’s not at every retailer. So, you may have to search around for this Juicy Couture.

Fruity-Tart White Chocolate

English Laundry Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– English Laundry for Her strikes a similar chord as Fantasy, but isn’t the same. This has more of a sweet-tart vibe, especially in the early stages of wear. Also, it’s lighter and none of that cupcake note.

You do get some nice white chocolate coming through during the wear. Still, it will maintain its lighter sillage and not venture into creamy warm gourmand mode.

When the quince and white chocolate are one center stage, this one is really nice. Performance can be okay, just not incredible. I’d try to keep from overpaying for this, but it can be a fine option as a cheapie.

5 Best Jessica Simpson Perfumes

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Jessica Simpson is not only a famous pop and reality show star, she has also become a branded best seller in the world of fashion. One component of this line is fragrances. The line of Jessica Simpson perfumes are very feminine and also very affordable. For this post, I have selected five of what I consider to be the best smelling scents in this collection.

What are the Best Perfumes by Jessica Simpson?

Most Popular Scent

Fancy by Jessica Simpson 100ml 3.4oz EDP Spray– Fancy was one of the first celebrity fragrances to have a similar smell to Viva La Juicy, but others quickly followed suit. Nonetheless, this is a fantastic option for those who want a sweet scent along those lines for cheap.

However, Fancy isn’t a fruity bomb, it features a delicious almond note, and can have a dry powdery aroma during the wear.  It’s sweet and the berry/almond notes in the beginning, create a distinction between it, and Viva La Juicy. This is when it’s at its fruitiest, apricot and pear, are also present.

Fancy dries down with some light floral touches from gardenia, but mainly, takes on a warm vanilla/caramel mix. Very warm, pleasant, and fun to wear. This is absolutely among her best scents.

Best New Release

Jessica Simpson Fancy Forever Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 oz– There haven’t been too many new releases from this line over the past 5 years or so. However, Fancy Forever is definitely worth a try and a better scent than Fiend, which is also another newer perfume.

Sweet and full of tonka bean, Forever blends that note with vanilla and some light fruity touches up top. It is powdery and musky, in the latter stages of the wear. For the fruity notes, I mostly pick up apricot but there is some litchi in there, as well.

Solid performance and easy to wear. Good inexpensive option for those who love a vanilla and tonka bean combination.

Underrated Jessica Simpson Fragrance

Jessica Simpson Fancy Love by Jessica Simpson for Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounce– A romantic perfume from Jessica Simpson full of unique and exotic notes including blush champagne, lotus blossom, goji leaf, and amber.

This one is still surprisingly underrated, especially considering the value you get for the price. It doesn’t seem to get the same level of attention, as others from this line.

Nonetheless, Fancy Love is a great and attractive wear, with very good versatility. Champagne, citrus, and peach blossom open things up for an exciting and fruity start. Then, the creaminess comes in fully with the floral notes, and a warm/salty amber. Really pretty stuff.

Top Springtime Wear

Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– A fresh and clean floral scent with notes of lime zest, peony, raspberry blossom, sandalwood, and musk. A soft perfume that is bright and vibrant like a spring day.

Vintage Bloom really kicks off with the citrus notes up top, paired with a light raspberry blossom. Peony, will come to be the stronger aroma, during the dry down. However, for much of the wear, it will be flanked by plenty of citrus.

Vintage Bloom is probably ideal for those who want something to wear in the warm weather, that is upbeat, and has a unique vibe. It is very pretty, with more of a floral/musk feel in the latter stage. It is that great blend of fruit notes, which truly set it apart. Wonderful.

Crisp Pear and Apple

Jessica Simpson I Fancy You Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Fruity, smooth, soft, and floral. Notes include fuji apple, pear, sandalwood, musk, lily of the valley, and tuberose. This is a lighter perfume but still beautiful.

I Fancy You is a crisp fruity/floral fragrance. Pear and apple together, do create that watery sort of aroma. Those together with musk, bring on a sensation of freshness and lightness.

The floral notes here, are lily of the valley and hyacinth, with the latter being the more noticeable. Clean and simple, with a very subtle woody touch, sitting at the base.

12 Best Celebrity Perfumes for Women

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Celebrities have lines of clothes, make up, and of course perfumes. Some of these perfumes are quite frankly underwhelming while others are actually very well done. The following list of perfumes are the best fragrances for women released by celebrity personalities. I have selected 12 scents to round out the list and each one brings something different to the table. As always, I have included a link to their individual purchase page.

Other perfume posts for women: Sexiest Women’s perfumes and  Best Affordable Perfumes for Women

What are the Best Celebrity Perfumes for Women?

Musky Floral

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker for Women, Eau de Parfum, 3.4-Ounce Spray Bottle– Let’s start of with our celebrity list, with one of the best sellers in this category, over the past decade plus.

Lovely starts with somewhat sharp citrus notes and an undercurrent of apple martini, which provides an interesting aroma, with not too much booziness.

It is brought together with lavender, orchid, and musk. Quite clean and musky with floral notes peaking through to create an attractive aroma. Can be soft, but very appealing, and one that will garner complements.

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Popular J-Lo Scent

Glow By Jennifer Lopez Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Jennifer Lopez’ Glow is a good everyday wearer for women who want to smell good, but don’t want to be overbearing about it.

Glow opens up with grapefruit and orange blossom, leading the way. As it moves along, it takes on more of a soapy clean character, as you get plenty of neroli and musk.

The final dry down, features rose and jasmine pairing up with the musk and amber. Simple and easy to wear. Glow is fairly straightforward and not something you need to put too much thought into, since it is so versatile.   Notes include: Amber, vanilla, fruits, and floral.

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Fruity Floral and Amber

Jessica Simpson Fancy Love by Jessica Simpson for Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounce– A romantic perfume from Jessica Simpson full of unique and exotic notes including blush champagne, lotus blossom, goji leaf, and amber.

This one is still surprisingly underrated, especially considering the value you get for the price. It doesn’t seem to get the same level of attention, as others from this line.

Nonetheless, Fancy Love is a great and attractive wear, with very good versatility. Champagne, citrus, and peach blossom open things up for an exciting and fruity start. Then, the creaminess comes in fully with the floral notes, and a warm/salty amber. Really pretty stuff. 

fancy love

Unique Winter Wear from Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga Fame Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 1.7 Ounce– Very sweet perfume, up front, that is seductive and sexy over the longer haul. Notes include: Belladonna, Orchid, Saffron, Incense, Honey, And Apricot.

Fame kicks its presentation off with, a good bit of saffron and orchid. The apricot, gives it a sweet fruitiness, that is then overlapped by the thick honey note.  Actually, not a super dark fragrance, as the bottle would suggest. 

Not as much of a crowd pleaser, as some of the others on the list, but one which will appeal to a certain number of women. For those who love it, it can be a signature for the colder months of the year. 

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Best Beyonce

Beyonce Beyonce Midnight Heat Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce
Midnight Heat is a fresh blend of fruits and florals that will set the tone wherever you go. You get a deep and dark plum note, with the starfruit giving the composition a unique edge.

Then, patchouli spice, and the usual Beyonce orchid set in the background. Really attractive and interesting. The plum and the starfruit, really give this perfume its driving power.

I’m not really sure, where the midnight comes into play, but the attractive fruit notes really are a joy. Notes include: Starfruit, plum, patchouli, and sandalwood.

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Clean Daily Wear

Just Me Paris Hilton By Paris Hilton For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Ounces– Very clean and light scent with floral and vanilla notes. Just Me has a feminine charm and elegance that will draw plenty of positive attention.

While it does have that vanilla and even raspberry notes, it isn’t a very sweet fragrance for the most part. Pink pepper gives you a warm spice, with further sandalwood, and other woody ingredients during the dry down.

Plus, a prominent rose, leading the floral end of things. The wood is at the heart and supports the raspberry top note, before the floral notes take over that role.

just me

White Floral Perfume by Britney

Curious by Britney Spears for Women, Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.3 Ounce– A light, beautiful, floral fragrance from Britney Spears that is quite lovely and sensual. Curious lasts for a long time, but without having a heavy or overwhelming sillage. Notes include: tuberose, magnolia, sandalwood, vanilla infused musk, pear, and jasmine.

Curious is a nice option for those who want a Britney fragrance, but aren’t wanting to venture into the sweeter candy-like or pasty-like scents.

This is much more floral with a juicy pear note, giving it that sucrose scent. White floral, with particular emphasis on the magnolia and tuberose. Very well done and balanced. 

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Energetic Nightlife Scent

Paris Hilton Can Can Eau De Parfum Spray 3.40 oz– Can Can is a really engaging and wonderfully smelling fragrance. Great for a night out. The nectarine note is wrapped in a warm amber embrace and joined by other sweet fruit notes.

It takes on a sugary sort of aroma when all paired with the musk and floral notes. Can Can is a lively scent that can come through with energy, on days and nights, during the winter months. Paris Hilton’s lineup, has a bunch of good fragrances for cheap.

can can

Youthful Perfume by Katy Perry

Katy Perry Meow Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Meow opens up with the fruit infusion from pear and tangerine citrus, which is then joined by a creamy vanilla. This perfume is both sweet and leans toward the younger set, so, don’t expect something refined and ‘grown up’.

Though, I wouldn’t call it strictly a teenager’s fragrance. However, in its innocent sweetness, Meow is still utterly enjoyable. It’s light and pleasant, with a bit of musk, but an overall sweet and creamy profile. This is probably the best option, for younger ladies from Katy Perry.

meow

Sweet & Spicy by Rihanna

Reb’L Fleur by Rihanna, 3.4 Ounce, Eau De Parfum Spray– Reb’l Fleur is a moderate, feminine scent from Rihanna that works well for all occasions. It’s a clean fragrance that blends sweet and spice. The top is made up of fruits, but you get vanilla and coconut-infused creaminess, underneath it all.

These two notes, eventually take over the composition during the dry down. The peach, berries, and plum are delicious up front and then you get enough patchouli to make it earthy and slightly more gourmand.  Notes include: red berries, hibiscus, plum, vanilla, peach and coconut water.

reb'l fleur

Top Ariana Grande Pick

Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum, 3.4 Ounce– Ariana Grande, loves to add marshmallow to her scents, and this is probably the best performing example.  Yes, it’s sweet but doesn’t feel like a heavy sugar laden mess.

Actually, Sweet Like Candy is fairly light while being yummy. Vanilla, blackberry, whipped cream, and of course, marshmallow pull together to form a warm and youthful perfume with solid perfomance.

Best Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian True Reflection Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– True Reflection a lighter fragrance in terms of its sillage but it, has a darker sweets vibe, reminiscent of chocolate. It brings in the patchouli to give it that familiar, baked goods warmth and aroma, that is found in so many other scents.

Sure, it’s been done plenty of times before, but this is actually a great example at a low price.

The rest of the wear gives you a nice plum note, creamy floral highlights, and a fresh woodsy/musky finish. True Reflection is balanced, giving you an array of different smells during the wear, from sweetness to floral to more earthy. Light sillage, but plenty of depth to keep one’s interest. 

Best Perfumes by Celine Dion: Top 4 Scents

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Celine Dion is not only an amazingly popular singer, most popularly associated with “My Heart Will Go On”. She is also a successful businesswoman and her fragrance line produces beautifully scented perfumes for women, that aren’t at absurd designer prices. For this list, I have selected four scents by Celine which are the best of the bunch. As of this latest update in 2020, there haven’t been any new releases in many years from this line, and it may be defunct. Nonetheless, these were some of the best options, and bottles are still floating around for sale.

What are the Best Smelling Celine Dion Fragrances?

Pure Brilliance– A semi-sweet and fruity fragrance with notes of apple, lilies, pear, freesia, and greens. Pure Brilliance has an energetic and feminine quality to it that is bound to attract and draw complements.

It kicks things off with the crispness of apple and pear, which give the fragrance a somewhat aquatic feeling with that familiar juiciness. Then, you move into a dewy floral heart with freesia, lily, and honeysuckle combining for a fresh and beautiful aroma.

Pure Brilliance is very clean, light, and easy to wear. It is a good option for a do-everything sort of daily wear, with a balanced profile, and attractive scent.

Celine Dion– The namesake of the fragrance line, this perfume is soft and airy and will not create a heavy cloud of scent surrounding you. An inexpensive daily wear choice, which gives off a fresh vibe that is versatile enough to be worn anywhere.

This one gives you a different kind of impression, than something like, Pure Brilliance. Celine Dion has a warmer feeling with notes like sandalwood, leading the way. Woody without being overbearing and keeping a lighter sillage, with additional floral notes to round things out.

Belong– Not sure if they still make this one, but it was one of the most popular scents from Celine Dion. Flowers, pineapple, berries, and bergamot. Fresh and inviting fragrance.

The tart fruity notes, tend to dominate the opening stages of Belong. However, things become more floral, as the perfume wears on. At that point, you get a really unique blend of peony and cotton flower, with some woodsy notes to boot.

Belong isn’t a heavy scent at all, but provides a sweet/tart opening, with a very interesting almost soapy dry down. Quite a unique experience for a celebrity fragrance offering.

Sensational– A clean and moderate scent that can be worn on nearly any occasion. Notes include: plum, amber, apple, sandalwood, and pear. An overall great perfume that could easily fit into any woman’s style.

Sensational was a best seller from this line and shares some overlap with Pure Brilliance. However, it eventually deviates from that fragrance, to stand out on its own accord. This one is juicier with a tart plum note, added in there. It’s also not as floral, but gives you a great base of amber and sandalwood.

Again, this is another one to wear casually or in a semi-formal situation. Lighter to moderate sillage, but with a pretty good longevity.