Above the Clouds vs Megadose Atlas: Volare Daily Wear

If you're in Sarawak and hunting for a daily-wear perfume, these two Volare EDPs for men are worth a look. Both of them have musk sitting in the base notes, so you get that clean, soft finish either way. The real difference is the mood: one is fresh and aquatic, the other leans warmer with amber and vanilla. Let's break it down.

Above the Clouds by Volare

Above the Clouds is a men's EDP in a 100 ml bottle. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit — that sparkly citrus kick you notice first. The heart then lifts with marine accord and ozone, plus lavender and clary sage. Down in the base you've got cedarwood, musk and an ambergris accord, which is where that clean, smooth finish comes from.

The store describes it as a crisp scent for daily wear, hot weather, the gym, travel and the office. Its occasions list is the widest of the two here: casual, everyday, formal and even special occasion. So if you want one bottle that handles work in the city and your weekend plans without a fuss, this is the more flexible pick.

Megadose Atlas by Volare

Megadose Atlas is the other men's EDP in this pair, in an 80 ml bottle. The top notes are citrus and bergamot, so it starts lively too. But then the heart goes floral with jasmine and rose, and the base brings musk, amber and vanilla. That makes it warmer and a touch sweeter than the aquatic style of Above the Clouds.

The store calls it intense yet balanced. Its occasions are casual and everyday, and it's slotted for warm weather, which suits us here just fine. If your week is mostly t-shirts, errands and casual meetups, this one matches that rhythm.

Which one should you pick for daily wear?

Since both have musk in the base, you're really just choosing between fresh and warm:

Go for Above the Clouds if you like a fresh, aquatic scent with a citrus opening. You also get the bigger 100 ml bottle and the longer occasions list, from casual all the way to formal.
Go for Megadose Atlas if you'd rather have something warmer and slightly sweeter — jasmine, rose, amber and vanilla — and your daily wear stays casual anyway.

One more thing about our weather. It's hot and humid all year here, and you'll often move between the outdoors and air-conditioned malls or offices. Above the Clouds is listed for hot weather straight up, and Megadose Atlas is built for warm days too, so both hold up in that setting. Honestly, it comes down to mood: crisp and airy, or warm and a bit sweet. Either way, you're getting a men's EDP with musk in the base, and that's a pretty safe place to start for daily wear in Sarawak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are both of these perfumes for men?

Yes. Both are listed as men's EDPs — Above the Clouds in 100 ml and Megadose Atlas in 80 ml.

Which one is better for office wear?

Above the Clouds. Its occasions include formal and everyday, and the office is mentioned in its description. Megadose Atlas is listed for casual and everyday instead.