Question 1

What's the difference between Golden Era and Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Golden Era is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Playboy (2023) dominated by Vanilla accords. Cloud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ariana Grande (2018) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Coconut, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Golden Era or Cloud?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Golden Era scores 4.07/5 vs Cloud at 3.97/5. Cloud's standout strength: Excellent value for price point (£20-£30). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Golden Era and Cloud smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Coconut, Powdery, Musky. Cloud: Cloud is a divisive fragrance that receives strong praise from fans who appreciate its sweet marshmallow profile and excellent price-to-quality ratio, but generates equally passionate negative reviews from those who perceive it as synthetic, plastic-smelling, and overly artificial.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Golden Era or Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Cloud: Longevity inconsistent across users (2-8 hours reported) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Golden Era vs Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Golden Era scores highest for spring wear; Cloud scores highest for winter wear. Golden Era leans daytime, Cloud leans daytime.

Golden Era vs Cloud

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Golden Era (7)

Unique to Cloud (7)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Cloud

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Attribute	Golden Era	Cloud
Brand	Playboy	Ariana Grande
Year	2023	2018
Rating	4.07	3.97
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	9