Cloud by Ariana Grande

I bought the Cloud set with the cream and splash in 2024 after a friend tried it and thought it smelled lovely; besides, the bottle is gorgeous. However, after wearing it a few times, I noticed it just doesn’t work for me: it smells nice at first, but once it dries down, it resembles sweat or animal musk, haha. I can’t detect the whipped cream, coconut, or pear notes. It’s sweet initially, but that strong scent later prevents me from enjoying it. I wouldn’t buy it again and I’m worried all of Ariana Grande’s perfumes might disappoint me, which is sad because I love the bottles. I’m giving it 4/10 solely for the packaging.

I just bought Cloud at a department store, and initially, the bottle design seems gorgeous and original; it looks incredible on the dressing table. As for the scent, on my skin, the coconut predominates completely. It’s a creamy, sweet, and comforting aroma that captivated me from the first spray. However, the longevity has been mixed: it lasts barely two hours on my skin. Furthermore, the sillage is very intimate; it doesn’t project much and stays almost glued to the skin from the start. What a pity because I love the composition, but it forces me to reapply constantly to keep it alive. Ideal for those seeking something subtle for indoors or who don’t mind retouching throughout the day.

It’s tasty, but it reminds me of laundry detergent.

I can’t stop smelling my hands… it’s delicious. At first, it smells like a pear and bergamot blend, then it moves to a phase of coconut and whipped cream. The longevity on my skin is good; it’s a gorgeous perfume.

I don’t smell any coconut in the perfume, just a dessert with a salty and woody touch. It smells unisex but the longevity is terrible, lasting only 30 minutes to an hour with low sillage. I wish I could smell it again to give it another chance.

Well, this was one of my first perfumes and I hold it in high regard. My mum gifted it to me in April 2024 for my birthday (in fact, I still have it because I was scared to use it up, haha). I’ve heard it doesn’t last, but on my skin it lasts over six hours and up to ten on clothes. It leaves a moderate sillage and I don’t apply much product. My cousin also owns it and it projects more on her, I suppose because she applies more and she finished almost the whole bottle in a month. As for the scent, I perceive it as fresh pears and whipped cream. It reminds me a bit of VS Midnight Bloom, but it has a sweet dry-down where the cream, orchid, and pear stand out. In my opinion, it doesn’t feel totally gourmand, but rather a sweet ‘good girl’ scent. I recommend it as a gift for someone between 12 and 16. Even if you’re over 18 and enjoy this type of aroma, I recommend it because, being an adult myself, I enjoy it very much. I ordered it blind and have no regrets. Although I admit it’s not one of the best, it’s a good option for the price. They say there are better Ariana fragrances, but you’d have to try them. So if you get the chance, give them a go and see which one you like more.

I like this perfume but it’s not one of my favourites. They gifted it to me for my birthday (thanks, Dad tecueme), but it’s not the scent I identify with. Its opening is somewhat fruity and citrusy, but I can detect that lavender in the background throughout all three phases, and I’m not usually accustomed to it (I tolerate it but have other favourites). I love Ariana Grande and her perfumes, and this reminds me of lying on a perfumed cloud; I’m not sure if I should use it to sleep because I can’t find another occasion where I feel comfortable using it, but it smells delicious. I’d give it a 6 out of 10. Edit: forget the lavender in all three phases, I only detect it in the opening, but in the dry-down it’s exquisite because it’s sweet and warm; it’s not one of those dizzying coconut splashes, this is coconut but a lovely sweet. It lasts a very long time on skin and even longer on clothes, but I hardly use it. Use it wisely.

It’s a very particular perfume. I’ve read it smells like urine or sweat, and indeed, it has hidden animal notes that I absolutely love. It’s very versatile; I smell it differently depending on the day: sometimes fresh with a slight sweetness, other times the sweet gourmand explodes with the animal notes. I prefer that version, it gives it more character and body. It’s not a new scent, but it’s exquisite and unique on every skin. At first, when they gifted it to me, I didn’t use it because of the strong alcohol, but with a few sprays it passes and disappears almost entirely once it dries. I think letting it marinate also suits it well. Without a doubt, I recommend it to niche lovers: it has that human and animal touch proper to niche without being heavy, and at a good price. Good buy and I would recommend it blind.

I reviewed this perfume in 2021, having bought it in 2019, and it was a delightful coconut and cream scent; everyone complimented it. Then it started smelling unpleasant, and I thought it had expired. I bought a new bottle in 2023 or 2024, and it smelled just as bad, like armpit sweat. I had my family and friends try it, and they all smelled the same. I tested it in several shops with the same result: they have definitely changed the formula. What a pity as it was exquisite. Do not buy it blindly; test it first or you’ll be greatly disappointed.

I’m writing again because I stopped using it for a while, and now that I’ve resumed, things have changed. Before, I was disappointed by the longevity, but it was my fault: I applied it to cold skin and it didn’t project. It’s a non-sweet gourmand, handles the heat without being suffocating, and the wood gives it depth and beauty. The only downside is that synthetic coconut note at the start, but it disappears as it dries, leaving something delightful. I wouldn’t recommend it for the office as it vanishes in seconds; it’s ideal for the morning. It’s the least childish of Ariana’s fragrances, a real gem.

I absolutely love it; it smells authentic and sweet. I’m just sorry it fades so quickly because I’d love to wear it all day. I used to pair it with Zara’s Red Temptation as they are similar, but Cloud has that unique feminine and sweet touch.

The opening is very fresh and unisex; the lavender really gives it a crisp feel. If you like sweet, vanilla, or gourmand scents, this is your summer perfume. Then that whipped cream creaminess emerges, nothing excessive, literally a tender dollop of whipped cream. I don’t detect coconut, but perhaps it helps with the creaminess as it dries. After a while, it becomes almost imperceptible, but if you rub your wrist, it smells lovely, tender, and makes you wish it would last longer, which it doesn’t. Ariana disappoints on longevity, lasting no more than three hours. I would definitely buy it again, but with reapplication. Perhaps the original for wearing and a dupe for topping up. I don’t recommend the body mist as the alcohol ruins everything.

I needed to leave a review. I bought it based on reviews without having heard of it before. At first, it ‘hit’ me hard; very synthetic and similar to Victoria Secret’s Midnight cream, a dupe. I was expecting whipped cream, not body cream, and was disappointed it was a scent I already knew. However, when I decanted it onto my clothes because my skin eats everything up, I must say it smells clean, sweet, tender, and personal. It leaves no sillage, which I like; I don’t want to invade spaces. Only those who get very close smell it; it’s very intimate. It’s a common scent in the air, but depending on your skin, it can smell delicious. Many people wear it, so it won’t be memorable. PS: Does anyone know a dupe or something very similar to Ninna Ricci’s Luna? It was my personal scent, it’s discontinued, and I haven’t found anything equal. Thanks.

One of the few sweet perfumes I love 100%. It has a delicious, creamy, and enveloping blend that doesn’t go unnoticed. Every time I wear it, I receive compliments not just because it smells so good, but because it’s super recognisable. Almost everyone says: ‘You smell like Ariana Grande!’ and it’s true; it’s become a gourmand icon. It has that sweet touch without being cloying, with cotton candy notes, vanilla, and a woody base that makes it warm and feminine. Perfect for any occasion, from a casual day to a special outing.

I prefer Yara’s Tafa; the Cloud one fades very quickly on my skin.