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    Side by side

    Acne Studios vs. Cloud Gazer

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acne Studios vs. Cloud Gazer
    Acne StudiosCloud Gazer
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSuzy Le Helley—
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acne Studios

    Aldehydic
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Woody
    White Floral
    Musky
    Fruity
    Amber

    Cloud Gazer

    Aldehydic
    Fresh
    Powdery
    Musky
    Soapy
    Violet
    White Floral
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesMandarinBergamot
    AldehydesMandarin Orange
    Heart
    PeachNeroliVioletRoseJasmine
    VioletLily of the ValleyRoseCedar
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodVanillaHeliotropeIso E SuperFrankincense
    MuskHeliotropeSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acne Studios vs. Cloud Gazer
    Acne StudiosCloud Gazer
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one sparks conversation before you even leave the room. The aldehydes give it a vintage backbone that feels deliberate, not nostalgic. The frankincense in the drydown is the quiet decision-maker.Acne Studios
    Some people hear aldehydes and think: clean, refined, classic. Others hear aldehydes and think: laundry detergent. Here's the honest truth, Cloud Gazer leans into that clean, soapy character.Cloud Gazer