Hi, dolls!
I have been growing my fragrance collection for a while, so you might see more fragrance reviews on my blog than before. R.E.M by Ariana Grande was the next celebrity fragrance I wanted to try out but everyone on my social media has been recommending Cloud instead. It was a hard choice to pick between the two but I finally gave in and purchased Cloud. If you're interested to find out more about it, let's get right into the review!
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Ariana's Cloud fragrance was launched in September 2018 during her Sweetener era and as we all know it was after she went through a difficult period of time in her life. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that the fragrance was inspired by optimism and hope. It was also her first fragrance that came with a new bottle design which stood apart from her existing fragrances at the time. Cloud is described as uplifting and addictive new scent which imbues a thoughtful, artistic expression of positivity and happiness from Ariana to her fans.
Top Notes: Lavender Blossom, Juicy Pear, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Whipped Cream, Coconut, Praline, Vanilla Orchid
Bottom Notes: Musk, Woody Notes
The opening gives me a burst of very sweet gourmand and fruity notes. As it settles throughout the day, it gets sweeter but at the same time sexier and you start to smell the Creme de Coconut and its bottom notes of musk and creamy woods. Personally, I find this fragrance to be very sweet but very mature and therefore, not as childish as her previous scents. For example, Sweet Like Candy is sweet but a very high school scent whereas Cloud is sweet but I can see a mature, businesswoman wearing it. To keep it simple as not everyone cares about the top, middle and bottom notes, I would say this smells like burnt sugar with cotton candy but in a very mature, sexy way! It's hard to imagine the scent but I personally really like it and have been wearing it non-stop since I've purchased it. In addition, Cloud has been named the best dupe for Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian which is a very expensive fragrance available to purchase for £215 for 75ml. Once lockdown is over here in the UK, I'll be heading to the nearest shop to test out Baccarat Rouge to see how similar it actually is to Cloud.
As mentioned in my Thank You, Next review, Cloud was the first Ariana fragrance with a new bottle design which in my opinion looks much better than her old ones. The bottle itself is blue but see-through and reminds me of a Chanel Chance bottle which looks super elegant and classy. It's topped with a cloud cap, which fits the cloud theme of the fragrance. The bottle comes with a perfume holder in the shape of a cloud, which you can gladly show off on your vanity. I don't really like her fragrance holders because I do think the bottles look very cute on its own and the Cloud holder has this annoying plastic smell which I can't stand.
Similarly to all other Ariana fragrances, Cloud is also an Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance - generally having a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, eau de Parfum should last from four to five hours, if not more. This differs from Eau de Toilette which has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. Eau de Toilette is definitely one of the most popular types of fragrance and it is definitely cheaper than eau de Parfum (in case some of you were wondering why Cloud's price is high) but it will normally only last for two to three hours. I find all Ariana's fragrances to be much more longer lasting than other celebrity fragrances and I would say that Cloud lasts a good 4 to 6 hours.
Final Thoughts
It took me a while to make up my mind about Cloud but I am glad I finally bought it. It's definitely a scent I see myself wearing and although I seemed to prefer R.E.M, I can see why Cloud is so popular. I saw one review when a girl compared Cloud to how a Baby Born doll's head used to smell like and as weird as it is, I totally agree. If I had to pick between Cloud and Thank You, Next, I think I'd pick Cloud but it would definitely be interesting to see how I feel about these scents after I've been wearing Cloud for longer. You can expect a R.E.M review next because the new Ariana fragrance is still on my wishlist and I'll keep my comparisons for future reviews.
I hope you have enjoyed this review! Let me know down in the comments which Ariana Grande fragrance is your favourite? Should I test more? xo
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34 comments
great review. im trying to decide which ariana grande perfume to buy, would u say this is the best? can u rate them all?
ReplyDeleteOut of the ones I have tried I do like Cloud the best, yes. I will look into ranking them all once I get REM. xo
DeleteI used to work in Superdrug when she launched one of her first fragrances and I remember being struck by how sweet it was (think it was marshmallow or something), but this one sounds really nice and the bottle is so cute!
ReplyDeleteKatie | katieemmabeauty.com
I find her first fragrances - Ari and Sweet like Candy - to be super sweet and something I don't see myself wearing. I think her newer fragrances are much more mature but still sweet and cute and more wearable for everyone! xx
DeleteI own this perfume so I can confirm it has such a lovely scent! It would be the perfect gifts for a loved one, thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear you agree! Thank you xo
DeleteId also appreciate rating of her fragrances by you! Cloud has always been super hyped - thanks for confirming its just as good as everyone claims! I’ll be checking it out
ReplyDeleteI will rate them once I get REM :)
DeleteThanks for blog post recommendation ! xo Olivia
I love trying out new perfumes and I also love Ariana grande so this perfume sounds perfect for me! X
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you end up trying it xx
DeleteAre Ariana Grande fragrances cruelty-free ? Cloud is one of my favorites, u should try Britney’s fragrances too
ReplyDeleteHi! On my Cloud box it says that Ariana Grande fragrances are and will always be cruelty-free. Hope that helps you! xo
DeleteBest perfume ive ever tried!! Love Ari
ReplyDeletexo Donya
I love it :)) xo
DeleteI’ve read so many mixed reviews of this fragrance until I decided to pick it up and make my own mind about it. I like it but it’s not my favorite. I’d like to see what you think about REM I prefer it much more than CLOUD
ReplyDelete- Maggy xx
I’d love to get R.E.M and do a comparison! Stay tuned xo
DeleteFab review! This perfume sounds beautiful and just like my kind of thing xx
ReplyDeleteThank you xx
DeleteSuch a wonderful fragrance review, I like the bottle for this and I like it has lavender in it. Great post
ReplyDeleteThank you xx
DeleteThis one sounds so interesting! I love Ari’s fragrances so I would love to try this once. I still have to go through a lot of other perfumes first lol!
ReplyDeletexoxo Simone || https://beautymone.com
If you ever try any of Ariana's newer scents I'll be looking out for your review! Thanks Simone xx
DeleteThis is a great in depth review. I'm not usually a fan of fruity scents but I like the underlying notes this fragrance has.
ReplyDeleteIt's honestly really nice! I don't like when my fragrances are too fruity or sweet either and I think Cloud does a really great job at balancing everything out and being super unique! xo
DeleteIt's so hard for me to choose a fragrance without smelling it in the store and actually testing it on my skin. That's one thing I learned about fragrances, they can smell good in the bottle or on a test sheet. However, your body chemistry may cause the fragrance to smell different. I really have to test it first. But, I love the notes in this one.
ReplyDeleteThe next time I visit Ulta I will smell this.
xo Erica
I totally agree! I kept smelling Cloud and REM in store and I didn't love Cloud as much but I'm happy I got it because it's so much better after you put it on yourself fully than when you smell it in store on a paper xo
DeleteI haven't tried this fragrance, but have tried a fewof the others. I like the sweet scents, so this one sounds like another I would like. Love the bottle design too!
ReplyDeleteAimsy xoxo
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I love the bottle! I think it looks so classy and cute. Thanks Aimsy xx
DeleteOoh this sounds good! I like that it's sweet but in a mature way - that can be a hard blend to carry off. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! Thanks Lindsey xx
DeleteI love Ari! Her perfumes are really nice. Id love to see how you rate them all. I love Ari, Cloud and TYN the most! Yet to try Rem
ReplyDeleteI’ll work on a rating soon! :)
DeleteCan’t believe I have missed this review! I’ve always wondered about Cloud as I’ve heard it’s lovely. I have to pick it up now!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! It’s amazing xx
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