Above the Clouds vs Megadose Atlas: Volare Guide

If you're in Johor Bahru and hunting for a men's EDP that can handle our hot, humid weather, Volare has two options worth a look: Above the Clouds and Megadose Atlas. Both open with citrus, both come as Eau de Parfum, and both are made for men. But they head in different directions after that first spray, so let's break down how to pick between them.

Above the Clouds: Fresh, Aquatic, Clean

Above the Clouds by Volare comes in a 100 ml bottle as an EDP. The store describes it as a crisp men's fragrance that blends bright citrus with airy aquatic notes and clean woods. On top you get bergamot, lemon and grapefruit. The heart brings marine accord and ozone together with lavender and clary sage, and the base is cedarwood, musk and an ambergris accord, which the store says gives smooth depth without heaviness.

For hot weather in JB, that citrus-aquatic style makes sense. The store even lists hot weather, daily wear, gym, travel and office among its suggested uses, and the occasion list is wide too: casual, special occasion, formal and everyday. So it can cover a normal workday and still show up for something dressier. If you want something clean and airy for the heat, this is the one leaning that way.

Megadose Atlas: Citrus First, Then Warmer

Megadose Atlas, full name Megadose Man Atlas Volare EDP For Him, is an 80 ml Eau de Parfum. It opens with citrus and bergamot, then moves to a floral heart of jasmine and rose before landing on a base of musk, amber and vanilla. So while both perfumes start with citrus, this one turns warmer and a little sweeter as it settles.

The store lists casual and everyday as its occasions, and summer is on its season list, which is basically Malaysia all year. If you like a citrus start that settles into a warmer scent for casual days, you'll want this one.

So, Above the Clouds or Megadose Atlas?

Both are men's EDPs with a citrus opening, so the choice really comes down to what happens after the top notes. Above the Clouds stays in fresh territory with marine, ozone and clean woods, comes in a bigger 100 ml bottle, and its occasion list stretches from office and gym to formal events. Megadose Atlas has the floral heart and the musk, amber and vanilla base, comes in 80 ml, and it's listed for casual and everyday use.

If your days in Johor Bahru are mostly spent out in the heat and you want that crisp, aquatic feel, Above the Clouds is the more obvious match. If you'd rather have a warmer, slightly sweeter scent for casual daily wear, don't overthink it, go with Megadose Atlas.

Quick recap

Above the Clouds: EDP, 100 ml, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit on top, marine and ozone heart, cedarwood, musk and ambergris base. Everyday to formal.
Megadose Atlas: EDP, 80 ml, citrus and bergamot top, jasmine and rose heart, musk, amber and vanilla base. Casual and everyday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are both of these perfumes for men?

Yes, both are listed as men's fragrances, and both come as Eau de Parfum, Above the Clouds in 100 ml and Megadose Atlas in 80 ml.

Which one suits hot weather better?

Above the Clouds has marine and ozone notes, and the store lists hot weather among its suggested uses. Megadose Atlas leans warmer because of the amber and vanilla in its base.