Is Noted Aromas Kyoto a dupe of Ariana Grande Cloud?

Cloud EDP

Ariana Grande by Clément Gavarry Original Statement

Kyoto EDP

Noted Aromas   Inspired Statement
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Cloud Eau de Parfum bottle Cloud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Kyoto Eau de Parfum bottle Kyoto EDP
$44.09+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceNet
Best value $13.29/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cloud EDP
Cloud is a crowd-pleasing, airy gourmand with a whipped cream and coconut heart that feels both comforting and flirty. Its sweet, milky character is easy to love and surprisingly versatile.
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Our Verdict - Kyoto EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Ariana Grande Cloud (2018) - lavender, coconut and musk translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Cloud EDP A Kyoto EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cloud EDP
Kyoto EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 52% vs 35%
Woody Notes 47% vs 23%
Lavender 35% vs 35%
Pear 33% vs 35%
Bergamot 30% vs 28%
Coconut 26% vs 54%
Praline 26% vs 45%
Only in Kyoto
Vanilla 41%
Shared Notes
Lavender 35% vs 35%
Pear 33% vs 35%
Bergamot 30% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Coconut 26% vs 54%
Praline 26% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Musk 52% vs 35%
Woody Notes 47% vs 23%
Only in Kyoto
Vanilla 41%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Cloud Kyoto
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cloud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The creamy sweetness and lactonic warmth of Cloud make it ideal for fall and winter, while its airy fruity opening and musky base allow for comfortable wear in spring. It may feel too heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and inviting sweetness make it perfect for dates and casual outings. It is playful for daily wear but can be cloying in formal or athletic contexts.

Kyoto

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Coconut-praline-vanilla lands best in autumn and winter; can carry into spring as a comfort scent.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Casual, date, low-key wear. Playful gourmand - not formal-evening territory.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Pear, Lavender, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds vanilla, drops cream and orchid

Where to buy

Cloud EDP
Kyoto EDP

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