Afnan 9AM Dive vs Clean Shaven 03
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
At a glance
Afnan 9AM Dive costs £30 and Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75, so Clean Shaven 03 is £15.25 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (33%). Afnan 9AM Dive is EDP and listed as feminine, while Clean Shaven 03 is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
Afnan 9AM Dive
Afnan 9AM Dive is an aromatic aquatic fresh masculine EDP that engineers a composite blue fragrance profile, fusing the minty citrus opening of the Bleu de Chanel style with the sharp green apple heart of the YSL Y direction and the dark incense patchouli dry down of the Versace Dylan Blue school.
Clean Shaven 03
Clean Shaven 03 is the house's take on Bleu de Chanel, one of the best selling men's fragrances in the world, and the comparison is stated directly by the brand itself on the product page rather than inferred from note matching.
Comparison
| Afnan 9AM Dive | Clean Shaven 03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price | £30 | £14.75 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Feminine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Chanel Bleu de Chanel | Chanel Bleu de Chanel |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Afnan 9AM Dive
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Clean Shaven 03
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan 9AM Dive lists Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Apple, Incense, Cedar and Patchouli that Clean Shaven 03 does not.
Clean Shaven 03 lists Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Labdanum that Afnan 9AM Dive does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan 9AM Dive
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aromatic and Incense. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Fruity, Aquatic, Patchouli, Green, Resinous and Oriental. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Amber.
Vibes
Afnan 9AM Dive
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Fresh and Clean. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Warm, Light, Modern and Aquatic.
Occasions
Afnan 9AM Dive
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Casual, Summer, Daily, Travel, Gym and Warm weather.
Performance
Afnan 9AM Dive
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Versatile. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Subtle.
Style lane
Afnan 9AM Dive
Clean Shaven 03
Afnan 9AM Dive lists Aromatic aquatic. Clean Shaven 03 lists Woody aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Afnan 9AM Dive (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Afnan 9AM Dive (6.7/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (8.8/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (£14.75)
Afnan 9AM Dive leads on longevity and projection, while Clean Shaven 03 leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan 9AM Dive has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 03 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan 9AM Dive or Clean Shaven 03?
Afnan 9AM Dive costs £30 and Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75, so Clean Shaven 03 is £15.25 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan 9AM Dive or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 03 7.5 out of 10, so Afnan 9AM Dive rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan 9AM Dive or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 6.7 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 03 6.5 out of 10, so Afnan 9AM Dive rates higher.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Afnan 9AM Dive or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Clean Shaven 03 8.2 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan 9AM Dive or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Clean Shaven 03 8.8 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
What notes do Afnan 9AM Dive and Clean Shaven 03 share?
They share 5 notes: Lemon, Mint, Jasmine, Ginger and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit Afnan 9AM Dive and Clean Shaven 03?
Afnan 9AM Dive is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily, Travel, Gym and Warm weather. Clean Shaven 03 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.