Afnan Violet Bouquet vs Clean Shaven 10
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
At a glance
Afnan Violet Bouquet costs £29.75 and Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86, so Clean Shaven 10 is £15.89 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (45%). Afnan Violet Bouquet is EDP and listed as feminine, while Clean Shaven 10 is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Afnan Violet Bouquet is an airy amber floral woody fragrance that captures the luminous burnt sugar and saffron DNA of Baccarat Rouge 540 while introducing a green violet twist, opening with sweet citrus and saffron, evolving into an amberwood violet heart, and settling into a resinous musky base that feels radiant rather than heavy.
Clean Shaven 10
Clean Shaven 10 interprets Baccarat Rouge 540, the Maison Francis Kurkdjian release that became one of the most widely copied and most discussed fragrances of the last decade, spawning dupe versions from nearly every value fragrance house in the market.
Comparison
| Afnan Violet Bouquet | Clean Shaven 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.5/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 8.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £29.75 | £13.86 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Feminine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Clean Shaven 10
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan Violet Bouquet lists Sweet Citrus, Violet Leaf, Cedar and Musk that Clean Shaven 10 does not.
Clean Shaven 10 lists Orange Blossom and Cedarwood that Afnan Violet Bouquet does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Clean Shaven 10
Both share Sweet, Amber and Resinous. Afnan Violet Bouquet also lists Woody, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Violet and Green. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Gourmand and Metallic.
Vibes
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Clean Shaven 10
Both share Sweet. Afnan Violet Bouquet also lists Light and Modern. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Clean, Warm and Gourmand.
Occasions
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Clean Shaven 10
Both share Signature. Afnan Violet Bouquet also lists Social and Cooler weather. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Evening and Special occasion.
Performance
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Clean Shaven 10
Afnan Violet Bouquet lists Long lasting and Subtle. Clean Shaven 10 lists Sillage.
Style lane
Afnan Violet Bouquet
Clean Shaven 10
Afnan Violet Bouquet lists Floral woody. Clean Shaven 10 lists Warm amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Afnan Violet Bouquet (8.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Afnan Violet Bouquet (8.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Afnan Violet Bouquet (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (£13.86)
Afnan Violet Bouquet leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Clean Shaven 10 leads on lower price. They are level on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan Violet Bouquet has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 10 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan Violet Bouquet or Clean Shaven 10?
Afnan Violet Bouquet costs £29.75 and Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86, so Clean Shaven 10 is £15.89 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan Violet Bouquet or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Violet Bouquet 8.8 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10, so Afnan Violet Bouquet rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan Violet Bouquet or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Violet Bouquet 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 10 7.0 out of 10, so Afnan Violet Bouquet rates higher.
Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Afnan Violet Bouquet or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Violet Bouquet 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10, so Afnan Violet Bouquet rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan Violet Bouquet or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Violet Bouquet 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Clean Shaven 10 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Afnan Violet Bouquet and Clean Shaven 10 share?
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood, Ambergris and Fir Resin.
Which occasions suit Afnan Violet Bouquet and Clean Shaven 10?
Afnan Violet Bouquet is tagged for Signature, Social and Cooler weather. Clean Shaven 10 is tagged for Signature, Evening and Special occasion.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Afnan Violet Bouquet
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Clean Shaven 10