Masculine · EDP · £10.2
Inspired by Tom Ford Noir Extreme.
20 is Clean Shaven's aftershave interpretation of Tom Ford Noir Extreme, the 2015 flanker that pushed the original Tom Ford Noir into denser, sweeter, more amber-forward territory. Product Overview Priced at 10.20 pounds for 50ml at 25% EDP concentration, this is the most affordable entry point in the batch against an original that retails upward of 90 pounds for the equivalent size. The bottle carries only the Clean Shaven name and the number 20, with the designer comparison listed on the product page itself. Scent Profile Opens on mandarin, neroli, saffron, nutmeg and cardamom, a spiced citrus introduction with real warmth from the start. The heart of mastic, rose, jasmine and orange blossom brings a resinous, slightly bitter floral character that keeps the composition from tipping into pure sweetness. It finishes on amber, vanilla, woody notes and sandalwood, a dense, rich, unmistakably Tom Ford base. Technical Structure and Development Composed under Tom Ford's in-house perfumery team, Noir Extreme was built to be denser and sweeter than the original 2012 Noir, leaning harder into amber and vanilla. That richness is one of the more achievable accords to approximate at lower cost, since amber and vanilla bases are widely available ingredients, which is part of why Noir Extreme is a frequent target for budget interpretations across the industry. Performance At 25 percent EDP concentration, expect moderate to strong projection with longevity in the 5 to 7 hour range, a reasonably close reflection of the original's own reputation for a rich, warm, long-wearing character. Wear Scenarios - Autumn and winter evening wear - Date nights and special occasions where a sweeter, richer scent suits the setting - Layering under a coat in cold weather, where amber-vanilla bases perform well - Not ideal for hot climates or daytime office wear given its density Scent Family Positioning Sits in the amber floral family, on the sweeter and denser end of the modern Tom Ford masculine catalogue. Inspired By and Style Comparisons Direct interpretation of Tom Ford Noir Extreme. Within Clean Shaven's own range, sits closest to 08, the brand's Neroli Portofino interpretation, sharing Tom Ford's house style, though 20 is considerably denser and sweeter where 08 stays fresh and citrus-forward. Flankers and Variations Part of the wider Tom Ford Noir family alongside the original Noir, Noir de Noir, Noir Anthracite and Noir Extreme Parfum; 20 is built around the standard Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum. Market and Community Reception Noir Extreme is widely recommended in men's fragrance communities as an accessible entry point into the amber-vanilla genre and one of the more approachable Tom Ford releases for newcomers to niche-adjacent pricing. Clean Shaven's own customer reviews for 20 describe it as a warm, rich scent that performs well for its price point, with a shorter overall lifespan than the Tom Ford original.
1 reviews with an average rating of 7.6 out of 10.