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
Best Men’s Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes.
