Cloud vs. Cloud Pink Perfume Comparison

With the massive popularity of her fragrance Cloud, there was of course going to start to be a stream of flankers based on the Ariana Grande scent. In 2023, the third Cloud perfume was released, Cloud Pink. In this post, I am going to compare and contrast it with the original. Which smells better? Lasts longer? Is the better buy?

Tale of the Tape: Cloud vs. Cloud Pink

Cloud

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

Read my review: Cloud

Cloud Pink

Notes include: dragon fruit berries, pink pineapple, coconut water, vanilla orchid, blush ambrette, musk, praline, amber woods, magenta moss

Click here to try: Cloud Pink at Ulta

My Full Review: Cloud Pink

Opening

Cloud begins with its brightness and sweetness coming on strong. The lead off is highlighted by the pear note with bergamot and the lavender peaking through at the start. The lavender never feels all that heavy to me early, but it is for sure there.

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 fragrance away…not entirely, though.

Cloud Pink is very much still a Cloud fragrance. But, it is sweeter in that opening act. I notice the lavender absence early, which is more apparent in the dry down.

We also get a boost with the coconut water note. Plus, the introduction of dragon fruit and pink pineapple. The tropical influence is definitely the coconut, rather than a pineapple aroma. The other fruit notes are pretty candy-like (a light berry kind of smell with dragon fruit) and less of a pure fresh fruit.

Which do I prefer? I like Cloud Pink and how it starts. The fruitiness is attractive and gives it a sweeter and more distinct smell.

Edge: Pink

Projection

Cloud does hit a moderate range with its sillage, but for most of the wear, it is light and airy (yes, cloud-like) with how it projects. Honestly, not bad, and doesn’t feel like a complete skin scent. Just something that is lighter and not a monster.

That opening is pretty strong with its projection. It could feel like it’s over-sprayed, but that will generally calm down after an hour or so.

I get the same experience with Cloud Pink. Somewhat of a softer feeling, with still the same ability to project. An opening that can grab attention, but fairly moderate thereafter, still with the cloud-like effect. It’s essentially a tie.

Edge: Push

Longevity

Longevity is also basically the same between these two fragrances. With Cloud, I got 5-6 hours of wear. With Pink, exactly the same amount.

No real difference or separation that I’ve noticed during testing.

Edge: Cloud Pink

Versatility

Seasonally, Cloud and Pink are best in the autumn and winter months, but it can easily venture into the springtime.

More of a casual daily wear. Not very formal, but clean and pretty. It’s actually not a total teenager specific fragrance.

Yes, the sweetness is there for each, but they do have some depth of character. Still, not going to be something that’s going to be the ‘dressed up’ or date night perfume for most people.

Really, these two are basically the same here, as well. The fruity top doesn’t lend Pink to the summer months, as it still has the sweetness and creamy bit of heaviness that’s not going to be super conducive to the heat and humidity.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

Overall, these two are obviously going to share a lot of similarities between them, but I do have a preference out of the two. The core performance of each, is basically identical, in my experience.

With the original Cloud, I was never completely sold on it. Sweet, sure. But, I didn’t like the lavender all that much in the mix. I did like the pear in the opening and the creaminess, with which it could dry down on my skin.

However, I think Cloud Pink is a bit better. The opening act with the fruitiness is sweet, with some tropical flair. I like that more of the coconut water comes out in this formulation when compared to the original.

Winner: Cloud Pink

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