Ariana Grande Cloud vs. Burberry Her EDP

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Cloud is a massively successful fragrance. In part, due to its similarities with Baccarat Rouge 540, another hugely popular scent. Burberry Her, is related to both, with its scent structure…as such there’s a whole lot of comparisons going on. In this post, I want to compare the Ariana Grande and Burberry perfumes, and declare an ultimate winner between them.

Tale of the Tape: Cloud vs. Burberry Her

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 full review: Cloud by Ariana Grande

Burberry Her

Notes include: strawberry, citrus, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, wood, musk, amber, jasmine

Click here to try: Burberry Her Eau De Parfum Spray

Read my review: Burberry Her EDP

Opening

Burberry Her EDP opens up with a blast of its citrus and berry notes. It’s very fruity up top. Strawberry is the strongest note of the lot, with some additional raspberry and the sharpness of the citrus notes.

It’s pretty sharp and sour versus being sugary sweet or anything. The floral notes aren’t all that strong, but there is a decent amount of jasmine at times. Quite different from Cloud, at the start, but it does get closer to the Ariana Grande perfume later on.

Cloud, on the other hand, begins with lavender and pear being the main attraction. There is a light bergamot citrus in there, but mostly that crisp pear. Not a big fruity vibe going on, in totality. With Cloud, there is a creamier/muskier influence from the base.

Which is better? I prefer Cloud’s opening act versus Her. I actually do really enjoy that fruity start from the Burberry, but it always seems to grate on my nerves, after a while.

I’m not crazy about Cloud. It’s not as dynamic, but it’s simplicity works.

Edge: Cloud

Projection

It’s a tougher call in how strong each is. I think that Her starts out with a better sillage, then turns moderate, but is softer for much of the wear. To me, it has a higher peak versus Cloud.

Cloud is pretty strong as well, but for most of the wear is quite moderate, projecting a few feet from the skin.

I’ll give Cloud the edge here, since it is more consistent for the duration.

Edge: Cloud

Longevity

With Cloud, I can get up to around 6 hours of wear, on the skin. For me, it doesn’t have amazing performance, but it is good enough for most purposes.

Burberry Her can last up to 8 hours. It doesn’t have huge sillage, but this EDP does stick around for a long while, and outdoes the Ariana Grande scent.

Edge: Burberry

Versatility

Seasonally, Her is better in the heat, while Cloud can work better in the cold of winter. Though, neither is exclusively stuck there. It’s kind of a wash.

Neither is a formal fragrance. Both skew younger, but not exclusively for teenagers. Still, each is more of a casual daily wear, that can sometimes be worn into the evening depending on the situation.

I really don’t see much difference here. There is plenty of overlap, also.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

This is actually a really tight race between this two fragrances. Personally, I’m not a super fan of either, but do enjoy aspects of each.

The fruits in the opening of Her, have drawn me into a love/hate relationship with them. I love citrus and strawberry, which gives the Burberry a different dynamic than some of the other Baccarat Rouge comparasion scents and close replicas. But, it also gets annoying to me.

With Cloud, the opening isn’t very exciting, but it works well. I do like the coconut, praline, and muskiness in this perfume. Not a complete love, though, I think its a solid fragrance overall.

Which is better? I lean more toward Cloud. Overall, it’s a bit more enjoyable. The performance is about equal. Plus, it can usually be found for cheaper when compared to Her’s prices.

If you really like the berry/cherry/citrus idea, you might prefer Burberry Her. They do end up smelling pretty close to one another. Musky and woody in the base, with a general sweetness about them.

Not a massive difference, but Cloud gets the nod.

Winner: Cloud

9 Best Smelling Prada Perfumes for Her

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Prada is a luxury Italian designer with decades of fragrances released under its belt. I’ve already covered the best smelling men’s colognes from the brand, on this site, and so needed to get around to the perfumes for ladies.

There is certainly a lot of options to choose from, I’ve could’ve gone much longer with the list, but instead decided to settle on five that could be considered the tops.

Below, you will find my nine Prada choices, which I will update and replace as time moves on. New scents emerge and older ones become reformulated or discontinued, but these are the current greats.

What are the Best Smelling Ladies Prada Perfumes?

Great Iris Scent

Prada Milano Infusion D’Iris Eau de parfum Spray Women by Prada, 3.4 Ounce– A clean and fresh iris based fragrance, with plenty of bright citrus in support. Orange flower, mandarin, neroli, and cedar create a lovely aroma with a dry down that takes on a soapy quality.

Infusion D’Iris is woody and green to go along with the iris note, which create a soft and airy gem of a perfume. That is, for much of the wear. Infusion D’Iris isn’t really a sweet one. Cedar and incense give this fragrance a different base from many other floral fragrances. Very nice blend with an interesting amount of depth. This is one of the best iris fragrances out there.

Awesome Olfactories Les Mirages Perfume

Soleil au Zenith– I also put this one on the men’s list, since it is such a great unisex offering. Soleil au Zenith is a part of Prada’s expensive Olfactories Les Mirages line of perfumes.

While it is unisex, it does start off more like a ladies’ fragrance, since it’s led by ylang-ylang and peach notes. The base notes are warmer, deeper and richer.

The peach gets wrapped up with vanilla and sandalwood. You have spices including cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg becoming more prominent as it wears on. It becomes a softer warmer spice with powdery flourishes. To me, the ylang-ylang all but disappears.

A Good Paradoxe

Paradoxe by Prada– Between this and the Intense version of Paradoxe, I prefer the original a bit more. Mostly because, I think that it has a better middle and dry down than does its flanker.

I will say that I don’t think either of them are spectacular and I’d probably go with some of the others on the list before getting into this line. But, as a fresh and easy to wear daily fragrance, Paradoxe is a good option.

Tangerine and pear are in the opening, but they are more candy-like than naturalistic fruit notes. The main draw early on will be the neroli note. After that? It’s floral focused, I tend to get more of the orange blossom versus anything else.

That is flanked by vanilla, jasmine, benzoin, and musk. It’s the sort of perfume that you’ve smelled before, but it’s one that’ll cover a lot of bases, and is mostly a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Paradoxe review

Most Popular Prada

Prada Prada Candy Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 2.7 Ounce– Prada Candy opens up with a warm, sweet, and somewhat salty caramel note. It is paired with musk and benzoin, the benzoin gives the scent a bit of a vanilla-like scent when put together with the caramel.

It is darker than the usual sweet candy perfumes, of this sort, and the benzoin and musk take more of a leading role as Prada Candy dries down. There is a slight spiciness which gives Prada a bit more than its simplicity would suggest.

A light option for colder weather, with good performance overall. In testing, I got about 6-7 hours from Prada Candy. This fragrance has become a best seller for the brand and has spawned many flanker perfumes using the Candy name. Prada Candy Review

Amber and Patchouli

PRADA AMBER For Women By PRADA Eau De Parfum Spray 2.7 Oz– An amber scent laced with benzoin and patchouli. At times, it is smooth and sweet, with vanilla and honey. Next, it is warm and spicy, with floral and green aromas.

Prada Amber could always come across as being quite strong, at first, before it settled down. Nonetheless, the perfume can stick around for double digit hours, depending on the climate that day.

Quite resinous and warm, not a scent for everybody, but can be amazing for amber lovers. This one got reformulated and I think that it started to have some additional fruity notes versus the original.

Beautiful Floral

Prada La Femme Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Fluid Ounce– A clean floral scent that is led by tuberose and frangipani, with a sweet warmth of honey and vanilla. Later, it still has the floral sweetness, but the woody base emerges, along with a bit of powder coming from the iris note.

What is interesting about this one, is that it develops a nice creaminess at points, while having a very light spice which peaks through. Rich, clean, with a really gorgeous floral profile overall.

Simple, yet quite beautiful daily wear, sort of fragrance. The performance isn’t as outstanding as the smell, unfortunately. However, it isn’t completely terrible and will be good enough for most daily uses.

Great Candy Flanker

Prada Candy Florale Eau De Toilette Spray, 2.7 Ounce– A flanker fragrance to the original Prada Candy, Florale, takes the basic formulation of that scent and adds peony for a floral kick. Also, limoncello sorbet, is brought in for that smooth and bright citrus smell which plays very nicely on a subdued caramel.

This version is light, but turns much more into a floral based scent rather than the caramel and benzoin, of the original. It’s still an overall simple perfume, with a soapy quality, but very attractive for a spring/summer wear.

The benzoin and musk doesn’t play as big of a role in Candy Florale. As such, it has less of that candy-like feeling. It still has enough sweetness and an added crisp aroma from the sorbet.

One or the Other Olfactories

Heat Wave and Pink Flamingos– These two perfumes, I couldn’t decide between, and both are expensive and difficult to find outside of directly from Prada itself. I wanted to include at least one scent from the Olfactories line, but you’ll get two instead.

Heat Wave is actually a sweet floral fragrance packed with a blend of ylang-ylang and jasmine notes. As Prada describes it, “Heat Wave is an exotic holiday, a voyage to an island at night…”

It also has tuberose, as another floral note, and a somewhat tropical feel. Vanilla, coconut, and citrus add to the sweeter profile.

Meanwhile, Pink Flamingos is an interesting and bubbly summer scent. Citrus, cherry, and floral notes like iris. Really fruity up top, settles into a sugary fruity floral with the iris being joined by a light rose note.

Flamingos is powdery clean and sweet, with a effervescent summer aura. Probably not for everyone, but a fairly unique and upbeat experience.

Y EDT by Yves Saint Laurent

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It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a Yves Saint Laurent fragrance on the site, at least in the men’s lineup. As such, I am going to be doing reviews on the Y fragrances for men that were released, fairly recently.

In this post, I will be covering the eau de toilette version first, and do the EDP in another write up later. As usual, I will cover what’s in this scent, how it smells, performs, and if it is worth a try?

What Does Y EDT Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, ginger, aldehydes, violet leaf, geranium, sage, cedar, musk, incense, ambergris, fir

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau De Toilette Spray 100ml/3.3oz

My Full Wear Review

My first impression upon smelling Y, is of just how incredibly fresh this fragrance is. Very cool, crisp, airy, and quite clean. I like it. The bergamot is light, but adds a great citrus juiciness to the center.

The aldehydes are distinct and give Y a bright and sunny disposition. Add to that, an ambergris note which isn’t too heavy but plays off of the other ingredients, much as it does in Creed fragrances. The opening is delightful.

The next layer to hit my nose, is a bit of violet leaf and ginger. The ginger brings forth a light spice and the violet leaf isn’t super prominent, but does provide its familiar aroma. Y is actually a pretty straightforward scent that doesn’t undergo too much development.

When it does dry down further, it is muskier and woodier, than it had been in the opening and you get some fruitiness to go along with that.

Does it still retain its freshness in the dry down? Yes. It is sweet with a light and airy character and a solid woody foundation with sage sprinkled in. It sort of strikes me as a non-oceanic Acqua di Gio Absolu, not that they smell exactly the same, but do give off a very similar vibe.

It has that citrus top, with an herbal spice, sitting on top of a not too heavy but dry wood. Definitely some cedar, in there, and a touch of fir.

What I ultimately get in terms of notes are: citrus, aldehydes, sage, cedar, ambergris, violet leaf, and the remnants of apple and ginger. Is it super complex? No. It is, however, very well put together.

Y EDT feels familiar, while having its own unique composition. This one is very easy to wear and enjoy.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, I’d say it’s pretty moderate for the first half of wear, and then is a skin scent. The sillage of Y EDT isn’t huge, but it’s respectable for much of the wear, and then sticks really close to the skin. I definitely wouldn’t call it weak, but it isn’t supposed to be a ‘bomb’ cologne.

The longevity is good, but not insane, on my skin. I can get 7-ish hours of wear from one application. That fits most of my purposes, so I have no real complaints.

Seasonally, spring and summer. Actually, it can be worn year round without much fuss, but it would be great in the heat. It’s light and won’t get all nasty once the heat and humidity kicks in. It’s nice to have a scent like that on your shelf, when it gets to that time of year.

In terms of the versatility of Y, it can cover a lot of bases. It’s not too uptight to not be worn casually, but it can also be worn in an office setting or dressed up.

It has an appealing scent that will fetch complements and can be worn on dates. I’d say that it is more attractive than ‘sexy’, but women do seem to enjoy its aroma. It’s an easy one for most people to enjoy and i

Y EDT isn’t the type of scent that will take over a room, but does give you a very solid performance, in a light/upbeat presentation. I can’t really image that there are too many people, who would hate this cologne.

Overall Impression

Overall, do I like Y EDT? I’d have to say, yes. It’s nothing that is super unique or a must have, but it does smell very good to me.

I really enjoy the freshness and cleanliness of the fragrance, a great balance of sweet, and fresh spice. It has solid performance and is super versatile.

I have no real complaints about this cologne, it is safe enough to be a blind buy, and should get plenty of positive reaction from people while wearing it. It has been enjoyable to test out and wear around, I’m glad YSL moved in a new direction, and released this type of scent.

Since writing this initial review, I have also tried out Y Eau de Parfum. To me, the EDP version is actually much better than this, at least performance wise (and smell, in my opinion).

A bit different, but enhance everything that was great about this one. So, I would recommend getting the EDP vs. the EDT, unless you get some unreal price break.

Update: Beyond the EDP, Le Parfum and a few others have also been released since I first published this. Fraiche is limited to summer, but I think that I like it more than the EDT. While I don’t dislike the EDT, I feel like its my least favorite of the series.

At the end of the day, I don’t see a reason to own versus the others…unless you personally really love the smell.

6 Best Smelling Tory Burch Perfumes

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Tory Burch has become a popular designer in the past decade or so and as such has released a whole lineup of fragrances during this time period. However, in that short time, these fragrance releases have become both well like and quite well sold.

So, for this post, I want to take a closer look at the top of the brand and select what could be considered the six best women’s perfumes by Tory Burch. As always, I have linked each out to its page on Amazon for further information and ease of purchase.

What are the Best Tory Burch Fragrances?

Most Popular, Best Seller

TORY BURCH Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Fluid Ounce– The original namesake fragrance. Tory Burch EDP is a citrus led floral perfume with strong mandarin orange and grapefruit notes. It is a clean and safe scent for daily wear with peony and neroli, sitting underneath.

The sillage isn’t huge but it is an upbeat and soapy scent that can be worn casually or at the office to great effect and a scent that smells quite nice. As it dries down, Tory Burch EDP reveal its soft woody and slightly musky base, with peony starting to play a bigger role. At that point, it is less of a citrus and more of a floral with citrus hanging around. Tory Burch EDP Full Review

Fruity Floral Blend with a Kick

Tory Burch Love Relentlessly 3.4 Oz Eau De Parfum Spray For Women– A patchouli-laden fruit mix that is sweet but not a teeny-bopper scent by any means. It has a warm pink pepper spice that isn’t too intense and plays nicely off of the patchouli note.

The main fruit note smells something like mango, though, I’m not entirely sure that this is in fact the ingredient. I think it might just be the way that raspberry and the other fruits blend together. The fruitiness, is fairly dominant up top. Then, you get the pink pepper spice, while the floral notes develop.

Here, it is going to be some iris and rose, which gives this scent a somewhat powdery aroma. Love Relentlessly has good performance and while sweet doesn’t have a huge sillage. Patchouli s a major factor here, so that might put some folks off to this perfume.

Best Summer Perfume

Bel Azur Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Fl Oz– This has a very nice citrus opening and is very similar to Bergamotto di Calabria, except Bel Azur has a better longevity than that one. The sharp citrus of bergamot is met with the floral neroli note and creates something that is zesty and beautiful.

It’s none too aggressive or loud but Bel Azur is a nice fresh citrus that sits on top of that familiar peony note. The dry down period is much more floral with that peony than it is citrus when the initial top wave fades.

Refreshing summertime scent. There is a very slight woody base, but mostly a clean and summery peony with a citrus aroma.

Tuberose and Other White Flowers

Tory Burch ‘Jolie Fleur – Bleue’ Eau de Parfum Spray– A soft floral bouquet, composed mostly of white flowers, such as tuberose. It is mostly a perfume for lovers of tuberose but violet leaf is also pretty big here.

The sillage isn’t huge, but Jolie Fleur Bleue does have some decent staying power. Underneath, the tuberose and violet leaf is woody notes of cedar and sandalwood. This Tory Burch scent is clean and fresh.

There are light touches of citrus and jasmine, blended into the mix. A decent amount of creaminess from the smell of the floral ingredients. Not super complex, but can be a nice pickup for the right person.

Top Cold Weather Pick

Tory Burch Absolu for Women Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 Ounce– A cold weather scent that is woody with cedar and warm with pink pepper. This is a feminine woodsy scent that is a nice change of pace in the world of ladies fragrances.

Absolu is a very clean scent and the florals are there to support the cedar note and not vice versa. What you’ll get is lily of the valley and rose. Absolu is well balanced, smoothed, and has a classic cleanliness.

Absolu does have citrus notes like Tory Burch EDP, but they are toned down and blended with the cedar and vetiver to create a clean and not sharp smell. Floral, woody, with a solid mix to keep it interesting.

Green Floral

Tory Burch Just Like Heaven by Tory Burch Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 oz Women– Just Like Heaven is more of a niche kind of scent compared to the other more popular offerings of the line. Rhubarb, hyacinth, and heliotrope are the major players here.

It turns into a light, bit spicy, and quite greenish floral fragrance. Up top it is citrus and the rhubarb, which is bright and where I think the scent isn’t at its best. However, the dry down gives you some added sweetness from the tonka bean note, which pairs well with the hyacinth/heliotrope/ylang-ylang combo.

The performance is nice, but this one will hang in the air with a lighter sillage. Again, the dry down is where it’s at, and that opening isn’t too bad.

Dior Sauvage Parfum vs. EDT Comparison

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2019 has brought the release of a new Sauvage flanker, with it. This time it is called Sauvage Parfum (not to confuse with the EDP version), but how does it stack up when compared to the original and highly popular Sauvage EDT?

In this post, I want to break them each down and declare an ultimate winner, between them. Which smells better? Which lasts longer? Which is the better buy? I have worn and reviewed each and am ready to share my thoughts.

Sauvage EDT or Parfum?

Sauvage EDT

Notes include: Bergamot, Ambroxan, Sichuan Pepper, lavender, pink pepper, and more

Click here to try: Sauvage by Chrisitan Dior Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce

Read my review: Sauvage EDT Review

Sauvage Parfum

Notes include: mandarin, bergamot, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, ambroxan

Click here to try: Sauvage Parfum

Read my review: Dior Sauvage Parfum Review

Opening

The EDT starts off with a sharp and spicy blend of bergamot and Sichuan pepper. It hits boldly and with a loud quality, but settles thereafter, with a big dose of ambroxan and lavender.

I’ve really never enjoyed the opening of Sauvage EDT, all that much. It comes across as somewhat too harsh to my nose. It settles down and smells better, as it moves along.

Sauvage Parfum begins with that same bergamot note, but paired with mandarin orange, also. It’s juicy, not as sharp, and the mandarin outlasts the bergamot, to my nose. The ambroxan is toned down and the spicy pepper notes aren’t present.

Too much ambroxan can become sickening to smell. That seems especially true now, as so many men’s colognes have added that note, in order to emulate the success of Sauvage. Parfum’s restrained use of it, along with the citrus notes, really help set it apart.

Which is better? I prefer how Parfum begins. It’s much smoother and doesn’t have the big spiciness that the original EDT can develop. For me, Parfum is a much more pleasant experience.

Edge: Parfum

Projection

I’d say that they both start off strong. The EDT can feel as if, it is bolder, but it doesn’t have the same sillage staying power. I’d say that Parfum is much more consistent overall.

Parfum may not be stronger with its sillage, but it’s an equal and is steady. I’ll get a similar experience to the EDT’s opening, hours into the wear. The original Sauvage did have really good power for an eau de toilette, so, the power has never been an issue with this line.

Edge: Parfum

Longevity

A parfum version of a scent is going to have a higher concentration, so it should last longer on the skin. However, Parfum’s projection strength wasn’t greatly better, so what’s the longevity like?

Sauvage EDT has always gotten me 6-9 hours worth of wear, which is good. It’s a wide range for me, depending on the climate and what I’m doing.

However, Parfum, lasts for over 10 hours, on the skin. Neither one is a slouch, but Parfum is just better, in this regard. It was also more consistent in testing than EDT.

The baseline of Sauvage Parfum is better for me, than the best case that I’ve gotten, when I’ve used the EDT.

Edge: Parfum

Versatility

Here is where they are pretty evenly matched. Sauvage EDT is better in the heat, but isn’t spectacular in that regard, itself. Parfum is more mature and can be worn in an office-like environment better. Both can easily be worn as a nighttime cologne and are attractive.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

Sauvage EDT was never my favorite fragrance, but I do like it well enough. The top can be a bit bothersome to me, but I like the lavender and ambroxan, in the dry down. The scent holds up well and does a good job at performing.

However, I prefer the newer Parfum version to the EDT. It’s smoother, darker, and more refined. It has a dryness, a sweetness, and isn’t an ambroxan bomb. The Parfum is more closely related to the EDP version, than it is the EDT. Actually, Elixir and the EDP, are the best of them.

It ends up being more woody and vanilla, but I really appreciate the use of the citrus notes in Parfum. The mandarin orange is a nice touch, that helps to set it apart somewhat from the others in the series.

Parfum does a great job performance wise, makes the Sauvage DNA more interesting, and the warm creamy aroma is super nice to smell on the skin. For me, it’s not really a close call. I’d rather wear Sauvage Parfum versus the EDT.

You can usually find the EDT for the cheapest, out of the Sauvage fragrances. So, if price is an issue, it might make more sense for you to go with that one.  On smell alone? Parfum.

Winner: Parfum