Cloud by Ariana Grande became a very popular fragrance to buy and try to duplicate, from the popstar (pretty sure it was at least for a time, the best selling one). People really dig its sweetness and lavender and creaminess.
Though, sometimes you also want something cheaper that can smell close to or a slightly different alternative that can provide at least some of what Cloud offers. In this post, I want to present 13 perfumes that smell comparable to Cloud by Ariana Grande.
Some Perfumes that Smell a lot like Cloud
Obviously, beyond the original Cloud, you can also try out Cloud 2.0 and Cloud Pink. All three are similar, with slightly different structures that may appeal to you. Personally, I think both of those are a bit better than the initial Cloud release. As close to an exact ‘dupe’, as you’ll get.
Having said that, please continue below for the rest of the alternatives list.
Inexpensive Near Comparison
Dream Moon by Pacifica– As of now, this seems to be an exclusive to Target stores, which is where I got to experience this one. While the notes are different across the board in Dream Moon, it produces a very similar aroma to Cloud.
Here the notes are listed as pink rose, patchouli, and sandalwood. What else it has beyond that, I haven’t been able to track down. But there has to be some sweeter notes in here. I definitely get plenty of sandalwood and patchouli.
Nonetheless, it is sweet, creamy, and has a nice gourmand quality to it. A bottle currently runs for around $22 and the performance is actually solid.
Cloudscape Pink
Sweet Pink Cloudscape– This one is the Dua Brand’s take on the formula for Cloud Pink. For those of you who want a slightly different blend then to what the original Ariana Grande Cloud offers.
Sweeter with some fruitier notes up top is what made Pink, a different scent than its predecessor.
I haven’t tried out the Dua version yet, but I’ve owned probably a dozen of their designer alternatives and they usually do a great job. This one, shouldn’t be too difficult to create something very similar to Cloud Pink, while also being a cheaper option.
Cloudy With Strawberries
Pure Sugar by Cosmopolitan– Pure Sugar is a great option than can usually be had for under $30, with a very similar aroma to Cloud, just infused with strawberries. Burberry Her also has a strawberry note, but it is mixed up with other stuff too.
This does lack the musky aspect and the creaminess here seems lighter. But, you get the sweetness (more so, actually), praline, and overall delicious vibe from this fragrance. Fresh with a powdery aroma that comes on in the dry down.
Is it an exact match? No, but if you want something affordable that is probably 80+ percent there, Pure Sugar can deliver the goods.
Another Celebrity Option
Queen by Nicki Minaj– Not exactly the same as Cloud, but Nicki Minaj’s Queen does strike a pretty close chord to what we’re going for.
The pear and bergamot top notes are the same. As is, the musk and wood from the base. However, you’re not going to get the same sort of creamy sweets, coconut, etc. It’s almost a stripped down version of Cloud with a greater focus on the fruity opening and a greater use of musk.
It’s still sweet, just not in the same way. Doesn’t have the same fluffiness to it and is actually better suited for the warmer weather. The bergamot here hits pretty strong in the early stage.
This is a likeable perfume, overlaps with Cloud, just not a full on rendition or anything.
Tropical Sort
Cheirosa 68 Body Spray– This is kind of an odd one, that somehow has a resemblance to Cloud, Baccarat Rouge, and Burberry Her, but it doesn’t exactly duplicate any of them. Cheirosa 68 is also a body spray, so, it will be a cheaper and lighter option.
Still, this one is pretty great for what it is. Sweetness like Cloud and Burberry Her, but also more tropical with dragon fruit and litchi kicking things off.
While also, giving you a musky/aquatic base to work from that can also have that metallic-like aroma that you sometimes pick up with BR 540.
Again, kind of weird how they’re all similar. This one is just a sweeter mix of all three it seems. You’re just going to need to be a fan of candy-like levels of sweetness, because that’s what this can bring, versus what you get with Cloud.
Cherry Mix
Whipped Cherry by Clean- This one from Clean has a lot of overlap with the various Cloud releases (particularly Pink) and BR 540.
What really separates it is the cherry note, which gives this perfume a bit of a different style, while still maintaining a fruity tart/sweetness up top with some included pineapple.
Also, it has almond, the whipped cream, vanilla, and the edible praline aroma that you get with our Ariana Grande scent.
A creamy cherry and pineapple blend with that same sort of fluffiness and the warmer dry down that’s not as sweet and closer to Baccarat (but not the same). If you want a cherry version of Cloud, this is a great option.
The Kardashian
Opal Drip by KKW– Prices seem to be all over the map for this Kim Kardashian fragrance, but I have seen it for cheaper than Cloud before. That may or may not be the case, whenever you’re checking.
Anyhow, yep, this one really strikes a close comparison to Cloud. More so than the Nick Minaj above and Burberry Her, for instance. It’s kind of close to In the Stars (listed below).
This has a sugary aspect to hit, but opens up with an herbal aroma sitting underneath. This one has more of a focus on the lavender note versus the praline and coconut that you get with the Ariana scent.
Dries down with lavender, amber, musk, and other floral notes. But, much of the sweetness remains, just in a more presentable form.
A Cloud of Cherry
Seductive Red by Guess– This Guess perfume is one that has a similar style to Cloud, but doesn’t try to get the smell exactly right. In fact, this one does have it’s own distinct aroma, just a closely related one.
The most noticeable difference, is going to be Seductive Red’s use of a juicy cherry note. Along with that, the opening will have a nutty influence from almond, that pairs extremely well with the vanilla in the base, along with the cherry.
Still, the lavender and vanilla dry down provide some of that Cloud-like fluffiness and the sweetness is always around, just different from the Ariana perfume. Warm and not a crazy sugary rush sort of sweetness.
For the price range (around $20), this is a really great pick up.
Higher End Sweetness
Manege Rouge by Al Haramain for Women 2.5 Oz / 75ml Eau de Parfum– So, Manege Rouge isn’t going to be one if you’re looking for a cheaper comparable of Cloud. However, in many ways it is a more well put together fragrance, for those who might want to upgrade.
It’s not as thick as Cloud, though the performance isn’t bad. The opening act is a blend of sweetness and floral notes, led by saffron. The saffron adds a fresh and almost leathery quality to the mix.
Then, there is the caramel and cotton candy coming through to provide the light sugary sweetness with a pinch of salt. More mature with greater depth than the Ariana Grande scent (also see: Best Ariana Grande Perfumes).
Sugary Citrus and Saffron
Ajmal Aristocrat, 2.5 Oz– A bit more like Manege Rouge, listed above, versus Cloud. However, this one still has plenty of similarities including the sweetness, just with a greater use of citrus notes up top.
Not too complex of a scent. Early on it is fruity and sugary. Then, there is the saffron note and a somewhat musky dry down.
Again, not an exact smell alike of Cloud, but could potentially be another option. Though, it probably won’t save you any money versus the Ariana scent.
Bath and Body Works Alternative
Bath and Body Works In The Stars Eau de Parfum 1.7 Fluid Ounce New In Box– In the Stars is another one that is very close to having a comparable aroma to that of Cloud. Though, this Bath and Body Works fragrance is a bit lighter and for sure fruitier than our target.
It is warm and sweet in the base with a creamy sandalwood note and very nice amber. One of the main differences with Cloud is the lack of a lavender note in this one.
Which, depending on your personal feelings about that note, may be good or bad. I know some thing that the lavender and musk in Cloud, gave it a more masculine vibe.
That isn’t an issue here. The citrus led by tangerine is really nice and helps to give In the Stars a somewhat fresher aroma than when compared with Cloud.
A Bit Like Burberry
Burberry Her Eau De Parfum Spray – Cloud often gets compared to Baccarat Rouge 540 by Francis Kurkdijian. That is indeed another alternative, but is an insanely expensive one.
Well, Francis is also the designer of this Burberry fragrance…which smells a lot like both Cloud and Baccarat.
Though, they aren’t exactly the same. Burberry Her goes more into the fruity side of things. Berries and citrus. Particularly strawberry and raspberry, to my nose.
It doesn’t dry down nearly as sweet, it gets woodier with a touch of sugar and some more musky/earthy notes poke through. Not an amazing fragrance, but another similar option to Cloud. Read my Full Review
Inexpensive VS Mist
Victoria’s Secret Midnight Bloom Fragrance Mist 250ml/8.4 fl. oz.– Midnight Bloom is a body mist from Victoria’s Secret that sort of splits the line between Cloud and BR 540.
Note upfront, that you’re definitely not going to get the depth with a body spray. It’s going to have a somewhat similar effect, at rock bottom prices.
It’s sweet and woody with a floral heart. Almost like a vanilla candy during the dry down period, as it were. The wood notes aren’t too prominent, either and it’s more of a generic white floral note, versus anything specific.
Again, another cheapie option, in body spray form. To me it leans more Cloud than Baccarat Rouge, but that opening does have that same sort of character…just devoid of any saffron.
