Volare Comparison Guide: Above the Clouds or Avenoir Profumo? (Formal Events in Malaysia)

If you're in Malaysia and you've got formal events coming up — a wedding dinner, a corporate function, anything where you'll be in a pressed shirt — Volare has two men's EDPs that keep showing up in the conversation: Above the Clouds and Avenoir Profumo. Both come in 100 ml Eau de Parfum, both are made for men, but they point in quite different scent directions. Here's what each one actually is, based on what the shop lists, so you can pick the one that fits your event.

Above the Clouds — fresh, citrusy and clean

Above the Clouds is a crisp men's fragrance built on bright citrus, airy aquatic notes and clean woods. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, then lifts into a heart of marine accord, ozone, lavender and clary sage. The base is cedarwood, musk and an ambergris accord, which the store describes as smooth depth without heaviness.

For Malaysia, this profile makes a lot of sense. Citrus and marine notes tend to feel light in heat and humidity, and the store itself points to hot weather, office wear, gym, travel and daily use. If your formal event is in an air-conditioned ballroom or hotel hall, that fresh, clean character sits nicely with a suit or a nice baju melayu.

On the occasions list, Above the Clouds covers casual, special occasion, formal and everyday. So it's genuinely the more flexible one of the pair — it can do the big event and still work for the office the next morning.

Avenoir Profumo — warm, spicy and leather-toned

Avenoir Profumo goes the other way. It's an aromatic-spicy-leather EDP for him, described as a striking scent for men who like a refined, stronger presence. The opening is cardamom, crisp apple and mandarin. The heart brings lavender and warming nutmeg with subtle floral touches from orange blossom. And the base is where it gets deep: leather, amber and tonka bean.

That leather-and-amber base gives it a richer, warmer character than Above the Clouds. The store positions it for everyday wear or special occasions, and honestly, a warm spicy-leather scent feels most at home in the evening — dinner events, celebrations, functions where the dress code is a bit dressier and the air-conditioning is on full blast.

Its occasions list is special occasion and everyday. So while it doesn't explicitly carry the "formal" tag, special occasions are exactly the territory of weddings, dinners and big functions.

So which one for your event?

Here's the simple split:

• Pick Above the Clouds if you want fresh and clean. Citrus, marine and woods, and it's the one that formally lists "Formal" among its occasions, alongside casual and everyday use.
• Pick Avenoir Profumo if you want warm and noticeable. Spices up top, leather and amber at the base, aimed at special occasions and everyday wear.

Since both are 100 ml EDPs for men, you're not choosing between sizes or concentrations — the decision really comes down to scent style. Fresh aquatic for daytime-friendly formality, or spicy leather when the event runs into the night and you want something with more weight.

One last tip: think about where the event is. Outdoor daytime ceremony in Malaysian heat? Above the Clouds is the safer fresh pick. Indoor dinner in a freezing hotel ballroom? Avenoir Profumo's warmer profile will feel right at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Above the Clouds vs Avenoir Profumo: which one suits formal events better?

Both can work in their own way. Above the Clouds lists Formal among its occasions, while Avenoir Profumo is listed for special occasions and everyday wear — so match it to how formal your event really is.

Are both of these Volare fragrances EDPs?

Yes. Both are Eau de Parfum in 100 ml bottles, and both are made for men.

Which one is fresher for Malaysia's weather?

Above the Clouds, easily. It's built on citrus and marine notes with clean woods, and the store notes it suits hot weather — handy in Malaysia. Avenoir Profumo goes warmer with spices, leather and amber.