How to Choose Between Above the Clouds and Megadose Atlas by Volare for Office Wear

If you're working in Melaka and thinking of getting a Volare fragrance for the office, two bottles probably keep popping up: Above the Clouds and Megadose Atlas. Both are men's EDPs from the same brand, but they go in quite different directions once the top notes fade. Here's a simple way to figure out which one belongs on your desk.

Above the Clouds by Volare

Above the Clouds is a men's EDP that comes in a 100 ml bottle. The store describes it as a crisp fragrance built on bright citrus, airy aquatic notes and clean woods, and that's pretty much the story of how it wears.

It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, so the first impression is sparkly and fresh. In the heart, you get a marine accord and ozone, lifted by lavender and clary sage. The base is cedarwood, musk and an ambergris accord, which keeps things smooth without turning heavy.

For office wear in Malaysia, this is the one with the clearest paperwork. It's listed for casual, formal and everyday occasions, plus special occasions, and the description specifically mentions office, daily wear, gym, travel and hot weather. So whether you're in an air-conditioned meeting room in Melaka or walking out to lunch under the midday sun, it's positioned to handle both.

Megadose Atlas by Volare

Megadose Atlas — full name Megadose Man Atlas Volare EDP For Him — is also a men's EDP, but in an 80 ml bottle. Where Above the Clouds stays fresh, this one starts bright and then warms up.

The top notes are citrus and bergamot, so the opening is juicy and lively, similar in spirit to the first few minutes of the other bottle. After that, the heart brings in jasmine and rose, and the base settles on musk, amber and vanilla. So the path here is floral in the middle and warmer at the end.

It's tagged for casual and everyday wear. If your office is on the relaxed side and you like a fragrance that feels a bit rounder and warmer as the day goes on, this fits that description.

So which one should you pick?

Both fragrances open with citrus and bergamot, so you can't go too wrong on the first spray. The difference is everything that happens after.

• Choose Above the Clouds if you want one bottle that covers the most ground. It's the only one of the two that's listed for office and formal wear, and its citrus, marine and woods profile is built for hot weather and daily use.
• Choose Megadose Atlas if your dress code is casual and you prefer a fragrance that moves from juicy citrus into jasmine, rose and a musky amber-vanilla base.
• Think about the size too: Above the Clouds comes in 100 ml, Megadose Atlas in 80 ml, so pick based on how much fragrance you realistically go through.

For a straightforward office pick in Melaka's heat, Above the Clouds is the more direct match, since the data points it straight at office, formal and hot-weather use. But if your workplace is chill and you like a warmer finish, Megadose Atlas deserves the spot on your shelf instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Volare fragrance is better for office wear?

Above the Clouds is the one listed for office and formal wear, alongside casual and everyday use. Megadose Atlas is tagged for casual and everyday occasions instead.

Are both of these men's fragrances?

Yes, both Above the Clouds and Megadose Atlas are men's EDPs from Volare, so they're aimed at the same audience.

How do the bottles differ?

Above the Clouds comes in a 100 ml bottle, while Megadose Atlas is 80 ml. Both are Eau de Parfum concentrations.