ALT. Fragrances Crystal 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
ALT. Fragrances Crystal costs £49.40 and Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86, so Clean Shaven 10 is £35.54 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (56%). ALT. Fragrances Crystal is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Clean Shaven 10 is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
An amber woody unisex Extrait de Parfum sold under a name and product line built entirely around a single, named comparison, Baccarat Rouge 540.
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
| ALT. Fragrances Crystal | Clean Shaven 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £49.40 | £13.86 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | 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.
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Clean Shaven 10
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
ALT. Fragrances Crystal lists Rosemary and Toasted Sugar that Clean Shaven 10 does not.
Clean Shaven 10 lists Orange Blossom and Fir Resin that ALT. Fragrances Crystal does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
Clean Shaven 10
Both share Sweet and Amber. ALT. Fragrances Crystal also lists Woody, Floral, Smoky, Herbal, Cherry, Green and White floral. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Gourmand, Metallic and Resinous.
Vibes
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
Clean Shaven 10
Both share Sweet and Warm. ALT. Fragrances Crystal also lists Intense. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Clean and Gourmand.
Occasions
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
Clean Shaven 10
Both share Signature and Evening. ALT. Fragrances Crystal also lists Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Special occasion.
Performance
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
Clean Shaven 10
ALT. Fragrances Crystal lists Long lasting. Clean Shaven 10 lists Sillage.
Style lane
ALT. Fragrances Crystal
Clean Shaven 10
ALT. Fragrances Crystal lists Floral woody. Clean Shaven 10 lists Warm amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (£13.86)
ALT. Fragrances Crystal leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Clean Shaven 10 leads on value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Crystal has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 10 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Clean Shaven 10?
ALT. Fragrances Crystal costs £49.40 and Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86, so Clean Shaven 10 is £35.54 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.
Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 10 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.
Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.
Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Clean Shaven 10?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Clean Shaven 10 8.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 10 rates higher.
What notes do ALT. Fragrances Crystal and Clean Shaven 10 share?
They share 5 notes: Amberwood, Saffron, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Ambergris.
Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Crystal and Clean Shaven 10?
ALT. Fragrances Crystal is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out 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 ALT. Fragrances Crystal
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Clean Shaven 10