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Fragrant mist
Etude House Cloud Latte
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Fragrance's Character and Release History
Etude House Cloud Latte is a women's fragrance mist launched in 2019. The composition is part of the Wear Your Moment collection and combines fruity and floral nuances.
The name Cloud Latte evokes the mood of a soft, comforting cloud, yet the fragrance unfolds with noticeably more expressiveness than one might expect from such a light format.
The release was created in the aesthetic of Etude House, a brand born under the umbrella of the Amorepacific cosmetics conglomerate and aimed from the outset at dreamy, romantic personalities.
Its philosophy, “Beauty is in your hands,” is reflected here as well: Cloud Latte does not offer a rigid perfume persona, but rather a way to highlight one's mood, individuality and enjoyment of an everyday ritual.
The Notes and Development
At the opening, the fragrance greets you with a juicy fruity accord in which apple, orange and peach come together in a bright, slightly sparkling introduction.
The opening is fresh, sunny and cheerful, without any sense of heaviness. This development will especially appeal to those who enjoy fruity compositions with a clean, airy mood.
Gradually, a floral heart joins the fruity freshness. Jasmine, lily of the valley, lavender and neroli create a soft, luminous bouquet with a green nuance and delicate white-floral transparency.
Thanks to this transition, Cloud Latte smells less like a simple sweet spray and more like a layered composition in which freshness gradually gives way to comfort.
Amber, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk emerge in the base. They make the finish warmer, rounder and creamier, adding sensuality and a gentle spiciness to the composition.
The fruity and floral nuances remain recognizable, but are now perceived through a calm woody-amber veil.
Wearability and Sillage
In terms of its positioning, Cloud Latte is a women's fragrance that is easy to imagine as part of an everyday wardrobe.
It would suit walks, meetings with friends, studying, work without a strict dress code and relaxed outings in the city.
Its fruity-floral character makes it especially fitting for spring and summer, while the warm base allows the mist to be worn during the cooler months as well.
The fragrance database lists its sillage as very strong.
Therefore, despite its fragrance-mist format, Cloud Latte should be regarded as a noticeable and sufficiently expressive option rather than a barely perceptible background scent.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided, so it is best to adjust the dosage gradually: start with a small amount and observe how the composition behaves specifically on your skin.
Perfume Profile
Olfactively, Cloud Latte combines amber, citrus, floral, fruity, green, musky, spicy, white-floral and woody nuances.
This combination gives the fragrance a balance between a juicy opening, a fresh floral heart and a warm, slightly sweet trail.
The perfumer's name is not listed in the available data, so it is appropriate to leave the authorship unspecified.
Other concentrations of Cloud Latte have not been announced either.
Among options with a similar overall impression, you might consider Gianfranco Ferre Ferre By Ferre, and then compare how the mood of the fruity-floral profile changes across different perfume interpretations.
Cloud Latte nevertheless retains its own appeal thanks to the contrast between juicy fruits, delicate flowers and a soft musky-woody base.
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