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13 Perfumes Similar to Cloud by Ariana Grande

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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.

Cloud vs. Cloud Pink Perfume Comparison

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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

Cloud Pink by Ariana Grande

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Cloud Pink is the latest 2023 release in the series and from the entire Ariana Grande line. I only heard about it a few days ago and decided that I’d buy a full bottle, to test out for the site. I’m not a huge fan of Cloud, but wanted to see what this was all about. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does Cloud Pink Smell Like?

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

My Full Review

Here’s how the perfume is described: Empowering and optimistic, the Ariana Grande Cloud Pink fragrance is inspired by a confidence that reveals both beauty and strength, no matter the storm.

Upon first spraying Cloud Pink, I notice that it isn’t radically different from the original Cloud, but it does have its distinctions.

(As an aside: the bottle cap was really loose on mine. Not sure, if that’s the case with others, but it’s annoying).

It’s softer and sweeter, especially in this opening act. Cloud, always had a strong lavender note, especially on my skin. With Pink, that is gone. It does have the same sort of warmth, just with a more fruity/tropical top.

The coconut water returns. This time it is flanked with dragon fruit and pineapple, instead of pear and bergamot. Specifically, this is a pink pineapple. From what I can tell, this is just a sweeter candy-like note, instead of that sharp/tart generic pineapple found in other scents.

Still, that’s not all that powerful and I get much more coconut water and a light berry smell from the dragon fruit. Though, that pink pineapple seems to be prominent for a few minutes, at least.

Like, the other Cloud scents, I am also getting that musk note for the entirety of the wear. This time, it is joined by ambrette more so than the praline, which is still somewhat present. A stepped up amount of vanilla orchid and musk, really come to dominate the aroma past that 30 minute mark.

It’s still fruity, but it starts having more of that fluffy ‘cloud’ feeling. To me, it’s less creamy than the original. Yet, Cloud Pink has moments where its powdery, sugary, and almost like a cotton candy kind of smell.

As we get further along, the more this smells like Cloud to me just without the lavender. Sweet musky woods, with a touch of earthiness. The moss is something I can pick up, if I really press my nose against the skin. Not a huge factor here.

Musk, vanilla orchid, ambrette, woods, and a general sweet mixture of notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Like Cloud, you get a rather strong opening with Cloud Pink. Seems to hit that same 6-8 foot radius with its projection, also. Moderate overall, will leave a scent trail in your wake, but pretty consistent with its power.

With the longevity, again, I don’t notice any difference here versus Cloud. Pink still seems to be in that 5-6 hour range for me. Not great, but it is still noticeable deeper into the wear. So, Pink doesn’t just turn into a complete skin scent.

Seasonally, this is still going to be one mostly for autumn through early spring. It’s not an ‘eau fraiche’ version for the summer, despite the inclusion of the dragon fruit and pink pineapple. Though, if the humidity isn’t bad, you can probably use it at night during this time of year.

I still would consider this one a daytime wear, mostly. Casual, fun, and upbeat rather than anything formal. It’s a pretty sort of perfume, I don’t find it all that sexy, and you’d probably want to go with something else for evenings out. Again, you can use it, but I wouldn’t consider it Pink’s main use case.

Essentially, what you used Cloud for, you’ll use Cloud Pink for.

Overall Impressions of Cloud Pink

Overall, do I like Cloud Pink? Yes, I like it better than the original Cloud and slightly more than Cloud 2.0, since it’s a bit more unique. Though, you are getting a ton of that same DNA still.

I do like the fruitier and tropical influence of the opening act especially. Since the lavender isn’t a factor here, I get more enjoyment out of Pink. Plus, it moves away from having too much of the Baccarat Rouge influence.

This isn’t like Burberry Her with its fruitiness, either. That one has an extremely loud fruity burst and Cloud pink is subdued in comparison.

It’s less creamy in the dry down, but still has a great warmth and fluffy feeling to it. The latter stages are as if the original Cloud formula had the weightings of its notes shuffled around a bit.

If you liked the original Cloud, you’ll almost certainly like this one. Even the performance is in line with Cloud and most of the other best smelling Ariana Grande perfumes.

If you’re like me and weren’t too enthusiastic about the original, I’m not sure this changes your mind. I like it more, but am still not amazed by Cloud Pink. It’s an improvement, since that lavender note bothered me so much, just not reaching a super high level of enjoyment either.

Thank U, Next 2.0 by Ariana Grande

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Thank U, Next was another successful perfume release from Ariana Grande. As such, the limited edition 2.0 version was brought out in 2021, just like the update to the ever-popular Cloud. Some had a negative experience wearing the original, but I found Thank U, Next to be one of the pop star’s best. How does 2.0 stack up? How long does it last? Is it worth a buy?

What does Thank U, Next 2.0 Smell Like?

Notes include: pomegranate, strawberry, apple, marshmallow, musk, sandalwood, orchid, jasmine

Click here to try: Thank U, 2.0

My Full Review

I really enjoy how 2.0 opens up after the initial spray. It’s very juicy, energetic, and bold. I love pomegranate as a note and it gets plenty of play here early on. It, along with apple juice, and strawberry give this a very fruity profile at the start.

Underneath that, I definitely pick up on the near ubiquitous note of marshmallow from the Ariana Grande line.

The fruity notes do begin to fall away, pretty early on. The strawberry especially. Apple juicy and pomegranate hang on, but will no longer play such a substantial role.

Yes, the early stages of this are a lot like Eden Juicy Apple from Kayali. This Ariana perfume is better than that one, however. I like the mix of notes more so here and the floral marshmallow second act.

One thing that I get with 2.0 versus the original, is a greater amount of jasmine. Marshmallow, jasmine, and some orchid is what the core of this perfume is about. The musk will start to play a larger role as we move further into the wear.

At some point, the floral notes become indistinguishable to me. It’s a general sweetness, floral impressions, marshmallow, and musk. A bit powdery and a touch of wood. Not all that much development here.

In fact, it all sort of comes undone, ending with a vague marshmallow muskiness.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this is kind of an odd duck. It starts off strong, even more so than the original Thank U. But, it quickly loses steam and continues falling all the way into skin scent territory after 2-3 hours.

Initially, I thought it was going to be an absolute beast, because it does project itself very well after applying. I can spray 2.0 on clothes and pick it up from across the room…for a little while.

The longevity isn’t great. A weaker sillage wouldn’t be the end of the world, if it stuck around for a full workday. It doesn’t. With Thank U, Next 2.0 I get about 5 hours. That’s a pretty far step back from the original, which could hit 8 hours.

That’s one of the worst performers from the Ariana line (I’ve tested them all). The others usually will hit 6-7 hours, at least, and this one just doesn’t seem very capable.

Seasonally, this one is good for the warmer weather. The fruitiness, juiciness, and general sweetness will lend itself well to spring and summer.

This is one of Ariana’s perfumes that will probably have more appeal to the younger set. For a younger girl, this could probably be a signature type of scent. For a woman, this will be something you’d want to wear casually.

Not a complete ‘teeny bopper’ perfume, but that fruity sweetness leans that way.

Overall Impressions of Thank U, Next 2.0

Overall, do I like this scent? I do, but that also carries a disclaimer. The opening is fantastic and among the best that Ariana’s list of perfumes has produced. The latter part is fine (not nearly as good as the start) and pretty similar to others.

I get a Moonlight vibe after the initial wave wears off. More so that, than the original Thank U. But, that might be a good thing in certain cases. If you’re one of those who gets the ‘pickle juice’ smell with Thank U, Next, this one might be able to replace it. Even though, they are fairly different fragrances.

It’s just the performance here, that really holds it back.

It’s like watching a movie that starts off amazing (for this sort of hyper sweet tart scent) and then just starts to fall apart. Testing this multiple times, I get the 5 hours of wear routinely, and the last few hours are just a skin scent. It’s pretty bad when compared with the original Thank U, Next.

This had the potential to be a really great scent. As it is, it’s above average. It can be tough for people to track down, but at a decent price point, it can still be worthwhile to pick up. I wouldn’t pay anymore than retail to secure a bottle and would actively want a discount.

The smell itself is worth the entry fee, but whether or not the performance is, I leave up to you.

Mod Blush EDP by Ariana Grande

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Mod Blush is one of the two new releases from Ariana Grande, under the Mod banner. I bought travel size sprayers of both this and Mod Vanilla to test out for review. What’s this one like? Does it last long? Is this perfume worth trying?

What does Mod Blush Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, passionfruit, raspberry, pink pepper, dewy magnolia, rose, juicy pear, ambrox, dreamwood, musk

Click here to try: Mod Blush

My Full Review

Mod Blush opens up sharp, with a tropical fruit skew. But, there’s also a powdery aroma sitting underneath. It sort of reminds me of a cheaper, less milky, Cruz del Sur II. Not the same, but similar style at the start.

Passionfruit, bergamot, and raspberry are all big up top. The passionfruit is the leader, but the blend feels too sharp and tart with a further spice provided by pink pepper.

You can already tell that this one is going to have a rosy scent to it. A bit greenish with an additional light magnolia note.

Eventually, the tropical influence of the passionfruit will wane, and the bergamot will fade as well. Pear, rose, musk, and the woody base all start to play more of a role in the composition.

However, the transition to the end still isn’t all that great to me. The raspberry and passionfruit are slowly changing places in strength and that pink pepper and rose come off a bit strange in that environment.

It gets sweeter, the sparkling pear becomes more apparent sort of sitting under the raspberry. Rose, musk, ambroxan, and wood round things out. It has more balance and smells like a standard issue Ariana Grande perfume.

The ambroxan is very noticeable in the final few hours of the wear.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This isn’t a perfume which projects itself too far. That opening half hour, does do a pretty good job of grabbing attention with it’s fruity note. But, it settles into a lighter to moderate fragrance.

On my skin, this ends up lasting maybe 5.5-6 hours in total. Those last few are pretty much skin scent level, so you’re not getting great performance out of Blush.

Seasonally, this is best in the spring and summer months. The fruitiness and ultimate sweetness do well when it’s a bit warmer out, especially since it’s not a heavy or baked goods kind of sweet sugary aroma.

Mod Blush does have more of a youthful or girlish vibe. Sort of playful, more casual, and less serious or dressed up. A pretty daytime wear, rather than business or something sexy for the night.

Overall Impressions of Mod Blush

Overall, do I like Mod Blush? It’s not great. I don’t hate it, but it’s really nothing special, and kind of covers ground that other of her releases have already…it just doesn’t do as good of a job.

I don’t think this is going to be Ariana Grande’s most popular perfume, she’s come out with.

Mainly, the opening hour is the worst part of this one. It’s not awful, just kind of mediocre. The dry down is a nice, fun, and sweet aroma. Still, nothing special, but I don’t mind it.

The performance is also pretty light and it’s not super long-lasting. I’m not a massive fan of Mod Vanilla either, just that one is better than this, I think. Though, neither of these perfumes are a great release.

It’s worth trying to see if you like it, I suppose. I might consider waiting for discounts, before committing to a full bottle.