Maison Asrar DXB vs Volaré Above The Clouds

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim.

At a glance

Maison Asrar DXB costs £36 and Volaré Above The Clouds costs £18, so Volaré Above The Clouds is £18 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim.

Maison Asrar DXB

Maison Asrar DXB is an electrifying citrus green fragrance launched in 2025 that captures the radiant, juicy DNA of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim through a sharp orange citrus blast, a zesty grapefruit ginger core, and a clean musky floral base with noticeably stronger staying power.

Volaré Above The Clouds

Above The Clouds is a bright citrus aquatic fragrance built around radiant citrus, fresh aromatics, and a smooth amber mineral base.

Maison Asrar DXB, dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon SwimVolaré Above The Clouds, dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim

Comparison

Maison Asrar DXBVolaré Above The Clouds
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.5/10
Value for money9.0/108.5/10
Price£36£18
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Afternoon SwimLouis Vuitton Afternoon Swim

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Maison Asrar DXB

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Mandarin
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Ginger

Base Notes

  • Lily of the Valley
  • Musk

Volaré Above The Clouds

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Mandarin
  • Citrus

Heart Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Ginger
  • Bitter Orange

Base Notes

  • White Amber
  • Ambergris

Shared Notes

  • Mandarin
  • Bergamot
  • Grapefruit
  • Ginger

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Maison Asrar DXB lists Orange, Lily of the Valley and Musk that Volaré Above The Clouds does not.

Volaré Above The Clouds lists Citrus, Bitter Orange, White Amber and Ambergris that Maison Asrar DXB does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Maison Asrar DXB

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic
  • Bitter
  • Green
  • Marine

Volaré Above The Clouds

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Bitter
  • Mineral
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aquatic and Bitter. Maison Asrar DXB also lists Sweet, Musky, Floral, Gourmand, Green and Marine. Volaré Above The Clouds also lists Amber, Aromatic, Mineral and Spicy.

Vibes

Maison Asrar DXB

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic

Volaré Above The Clouds

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Clean, Modern and Aquatic. Maison Asrar DXB also lists Sweet, Light and Gourmand. Volaré Above The Clouds also lists Warm.

Occasions

Maison Asrar DXB

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Beach

Volaré Above The Clouds

  • Daytime
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Warm weather

Both share Daytime and Daily. Maison Asrar DXB also lists Signature, Casual, Office, Summer, Everyday, Gym and Beach. Volaré Above The Clouds also lists Travel and Warm weather.

Performance

Maison Asrar DXB

  • Moderate projection

Volaré Above The Clouds

  • Versatile
  • Subtle

Maison Asrar DXB lists Moderate projection. Volaré Above The Clouds lists Versatile and Subtle.

Style lane

Maison Asrar DXB

  • Clean musky

Volaré Above The Clouds

  • Smooth amber

Maison Asrar DXB lists Clean musky. Volaré Above The Clouds lists Smooth amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Asrar DXB (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Maison Asrar DXB (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Volaré Above The Clouds (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Asrar DXB (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Volaré Above The Clouds (£18)

Maison Asrar DXB leads on longevity, projection and value for money, while Volaré Above The Clouds leads on scent accuracy and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Asrar DXB has 1 community review and Volaré Above The Clouds has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Asrar DXB or Volaré Above The Clouds?

Maison Asrar DXB costs £36 and Volaré Above The Clouds costs £18, so Volaré Above The Clouds is £18 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Asrar DXB or Volaré Above The Clouds?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar DXB 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Volaré Above The Clouds 7.5 out of 10, so Maison Asrar DXB rates higher.

Which projects more, Maison Asrar DXB or Volaré Above The Clouds?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar DXB 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Volaré Above The Clouds 7.0 out of 10, so Maison Asrar DXB rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim, Maison Asrar DXB or Volaré Above The Clouds?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar DXB 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Volaré Above The Clouds 8.5 out of 10, so Volaré Above The Clouds rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Asrar DXB or Volaré Above The Clouds?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar DXB 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Volaré Above The Clouds 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Asrar DXB rates higher.

What notes do Maison Asrar DXB and Volaré Above The Clouds share?

They share 4 notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Ginger.

Which occasions suit Maison Asrar DXB and Volaré Above The Clouds?

Maison Asrar DXB is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Gym and Beach. Volaré Above The Clouds is tagged for Daytime, Daily, Travel and Warm weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim vs Maison Asrar DXB
  • Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim vs Volaré Above The Clouds

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