Clean Shaven 02
Brand: Clean Shaven
Masculine · EDT · £13
Inspired by Paco Rabanne 1 Million.
Description
Clean Shaven 02 interprets Paco Rabanne 1 Million, the 2008 release that remains one of the best selling and most recognised men's fragrances in the world, and the comparison is stated directly by the brand on the product page. Product Overview Sold as a 50ml bottle at 25 percent Eau de Parfum concentration, currently listed at 13 pounds on the brand's own UK site. Clean Shaven markets it as a way to get the unmistakable 1 Million profile without the designer price tag, framing it around the gold bar bottle's iconic status in mainstream fragrance culture. Scent Profile 1 Million opens on blood mandarin, grapefruit and mint, a sparkling citrus start, moves into a cinnamon and rose heart that gives the fragrance its signature sweet spice, and settles into leather, amber and patchouli. Clean Shaven's own note breakdown, peppermint, grapefruit and ruby mandarin at the top, cinnamon and rose in the heart, amber, patchouli and leather in the base, tracks that structure closely. Technical Structure and Development 1 Million was built around pairing a bright citrus mint opening against a warm cinnamon rose heart and a leather amber base, a combination that felt bold and maximalist against the more restrained designer fragrances surrounding its 2008 launch, and it is that same sweet spicy leather signature that has made it one of the most widely interpreted formulas in the value fragrance market since. Performance Given the confirmed 25 percent EDP concentration and the amber, patchouli and leather base of the original structure, moderate to strong projection with good longevity is a reasonable expectation, consistent with how the original's dense sweet spicy base performs. Wear Scenarios - Evening and night out wear where a bold, sweet spicy signature scent suits the occasion - A strong pick for anyone who wants the 1 Million profile without its designer price tag - Autumn and cooler weather wear where the cinnamon and amber base reads warm rather than heavy - A confident, compliment seeking choice for social settings Scent Family Positioning Clean Shaven 02 sits in the sweet spicy amber leather style lane, built on citrus and mint against a cinnamon rose heart and a leather amber base, interpreting one of the most commercially successful and most widely copied men's fragrances of the past two decades. Inspired By and Style Comparisons Clean Shaven states directly on the product page that this is their version of Paco Rabanne 1 Million, no inference required. Flankers and Variations Clean Shaven 02 is part of the brand's wider 01 to 25 numbered range. The original 1 Million has itself spawned numerous official flankers, including Intense, Lucky, Privé and Elixir, none of which are separately interpreted in the current Clean Shaven numbered range. Market and Community Reception Clean Shaven's brand wide 4.8 rating across Google and Trustpilot reflects the aggregate customer experience across the range, since individual review breakdowns per numbered fragrance are not published separately. 1 Million itself remains one of the most recognised and most frequently dupe hunted fragrances in the designer market, a relevant context for its inclusion in the range.
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Best Notes Match
Armaf Club De Nuit Man
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cinnamon
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Community Reviews
1 review with an average rating of 7.4 out of 10.
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Community Ratings
- Overall: 7.4/10
- Scent Accuracy: 7.8/10
- Longevity: 6.5/10
- Projection: 7.0/10
- Value: 8.2/10
Where to Buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the signature scent profile of the Clean Shaven brand?
Clean Shaven focuses on the "Barbershop" and "Grooming" aesthetic, specializing in scents that are fresh, crisp, and undeniably clean. Their DNA is built around the idea of a fresh-out-of-the-shower experience, focusing on high-quality citrus, cooling mint, and traditional aromatic herbs like lavender and rosemary.
Can Clean Shaven fragrances be used as aftershaves and perfumes?
While the brand has its roots in traditional grooming, their fragrances are formulated as Eau de Parfums to ensure they last far longer than a standard aftershave. They are designed to be "skin-friendly" while providing enough punch to work as a daily-wear fragrance that stays noticeable throughout the workday.
Is Clean Shaven a good brand for the office or gym?
Yes, Clean Shaven is arguably the best "utilitarian" fragrance house for those who want to smell fresh without being overwhelming. Their profiles are non-offensive, uplifting, and professional, making them a top choice for office environments, gym bags, and warm weather where heavy ouds or ambers might be too cloying.
What is Clean Shaven 02 a dupe of?
Clean Shaven 02 is a dupe of Paco Rabanne 1 Million. It interprets the original scent profile using high quality alternative ingredients at a fraction of the price.
What does Clean Shaven 02 smell like?
Clean Shaven 02 opens with Peppermint, Grapefruit, Ruby Mandarin, moves into Cinnamon, Rose, and settles on a base of Amber, Patchouli, Leather. It is built to capture the character of Paco Rabanne 1 Million.
Is Clean Shaven 02 long lasting?
Clean Shaven 02 is EDT with a community longevity score of 6.5 out of 10 and a scent accuracy score of 7.8 out of 10. It offers a budget friendly alternative to the original.
What does EDP mean?
EDP stands for Eau de Parfum. It typically contains 15 to 20 percent fragrance concentration, giving stronger performance and longer longevity than EDT. Most Middle Eastern clone brands release their fragrances as EDP, which is a significant reason they tend to outperform designer equivalents in longevity and projection at a lower price point.
What is an extrait de parfum?
Extrait de parfum, also called pure parfum, contains the highest fragrance concentration, typically 20 to 40 percent. It lasts the longest, projects most richly, and develops the most complex dry-down. Bujairami releases all its fragrances as extraits, which is a significant part of why the brand has developed such a strong reputation for performance.
What is maceration and should I let my new fragrance macerate?
Maceration is the process of fragrance molecules fully integrating and settling after production. A newly bottled fragrance can smell sharp, synthetic, or unbalanced because the individual ingredients have not yet harmonised. Leaving a bottle to settle for two to four weeks is standard practice in the fragrance community. Remove the cap and let the bottle breathe overnight to accelerate the process. Most heavy Middle Eastern releases benefit significantly from maceration.
What is a blind buy in the fragrance community?
A blind buy is purchasing a fragrance without having smelled it first, based on notes, reviews, community consensus, and comparisons to fragrances you already know. The Atlas compare tool, scent accuracy scores, and community reviews are specifically designed to reduce the risk of a disappointing blind buy by giving you data before you spend money.