Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe — cheaper alternatives

Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds: released in 2024, citrus, floral and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe?

The closest Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe we found is Nishane Wulóng Chá — 92% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Zhufu 竹浮 Above The CloudsProjection
1Nishane Wulóng Chá92%about $210 (+24%)7h vs 5h7/10
2Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage82%about $35 (−79%)7h vs 5h8/10
3Maison Alhambra Philos Pura78%about $20 (−88%)7h vs 5h7/10
4Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Blanche76%about $25 (−85%)6h vs 5h8/10
5B Fragranced Essence of ME83%about $30 (−82%)2h vs 5h6/10
  1. Nishane Wulóng Chá — 92% scent match

    Shares the crisp, refreshing tea-and-citrus profile that defines the airy, green character of Above The Clouds.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 6,953 community ratings.

  2. Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage — 82% scent match

    Offers a similar bright, metallic citrus and floral freshness that evokes the clean, uplifting atmosphere of the reference scent.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 6,044 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Philos Pura — 78% scent match

    Provides a soft, tea-forward floral experience that mirrors the delicate, airy green notes found in Above The Clouds.

    It shares its citrus and fresh spicy accords with Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 429 community ratings.

  4. Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Blanche — 76% scent match

    A bright, citrus-heavy fragrance that shares the clean, airy floral heart and woody base of the reference.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 358 community ratings.

  5. B Fragranced Essence of ME — 83% scent match

    Focuses on the prominent white tea and citrus accords, creating a serene, green-floral impression reminiscent of the reference.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and woody accords with Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds, opens on Bergamot too and lasts about 2h against 5h.

Which Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds.

Which Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds.

Which Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe is closest to the original?

Nishane Wulóng Chá, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nishane Wulóng Chá actually costs about $60 a year MORE than Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Zhufu 竹浮 Above The Clouds dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-01.