ALT. Fragrances Bleau 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
ALT. Fragrances Bleau costs £39 and Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75, so Clean Shaven 03 is £24.25 cheaper. They share 8 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (50%). ALT. Fragrances Bleau is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Clean Shaven 03 is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Bleau is ALT. Fragrances' take on Bleu de Chanel, a citrus woody aromatic built to carry the same fresh to spiced to woody arc that made the original a mainstream staple.
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
| ALT. Fragrances Bleau | Clean Shaven 03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.3/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Value for money | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price | £39 | £14.75 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | 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.
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Clean Shaven 03
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
8 shared notes.
How the notes differ
ALT. Fragrances Bleau lists Pink Pepper, Iso E Super, Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and White Musk that Clean Shaven 03 does not.
Clean Shaven 03 lists Cedarwood that ALT. Fragrances Bleau does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Incense. ALT. Fragrances Bleau also lists Patchouli. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus and Aromatic.
Vibes
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Fresh and Clean. ALT. Fragrances Bleau also lists Warm.
Occasions
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Signature, Daytime and Office. ALT. Fragrances Bleau also lists Casual, Everyday and Smart casual. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Evening.
Performance
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Clean Shaven 03
ALT. Fragrances Bleau lists Sillage and Long wear. Clean Shaven 03 lists Versatile.
Style lane
ALT. Fragrances Bleau
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Woody aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (7.5/10)
- Projection: Tie (6.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (8.8/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (£14.75)
Clean Shaven 03 leads on longevity, value for money and lower price. They are level on projection and scent accuracy.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Bleau has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 03 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Bleau or Clean Shaven 03?
ALT. Fragrances Bleau costs £39 and Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75, so Clean Shaven 03 is £24.25 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Bleau or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bleau 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 03 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Bleau or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bleau 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 03 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, ALT. Fragrances Bleau or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bleau 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Clean Shaven 03 8.2 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Bleau or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bleau 7.5 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 ALT. Fragrances Bleau and Clean Shaven 03 share?
They share 8 notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Labdanum.
Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Bleau and Clean Shaven 03?
ALT. Fragrances Bleau is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Everyday and Smart casual. Clean Shaven 03 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.