Armaf Shades Blue 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
Armaf Shades Blue costs £17 and Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75, so Clean Shaven 03 is £2.25 cheaper. They share 8 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (62%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
Armaf Shades Blue
Shades Blue is a smooth fresh spicy woody masculine fragrance that confidently captures the polished versatility of Bleu de Chanel through citrus sparkle, ginger warmth, airy woods, and a refined incense cedar base.
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
| Armaf Shades Blue | Clean Shaven 03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price | £17 | £14.75 |
| Concentration | EDP | 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.
Armaf Shades Blue
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Clean Shaven 03
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
8 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Armaf Shades Blue lists Pink Pepper, Iso E Super, Incense and Vetiver that Clean Shaven 03 does not.
Clean Shaven 03 lists Labdanum that Armaf Shades Blue does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Armaf Shades Blue
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aromatic and Incense. Armaf Shades Blue also lists Floral, Smoky, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Amber.
Vibes
Armaf Shades Blue
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Fresh and Clean. Armaf Shades Blue also lists Elegant, Modern, Masculine and Confident.
Occasions
Armaf Shades Blue
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office. Armaf Shades Blue also lists Casual, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year-round and Smart casual.
Performance
Armaf Shades Blue
Clean Shaven 03
Both share Versatile. Armaf Shades Blue also lists All day and Subtle.
Style lane
Armaf Shades Blue
Clean Shaven 03
Armaf Shades Blue lists Spicy woody. Clean Shaven 03 lists Woody aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (6.8/10)
- 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)
Armaf Shades Blue leads on projection, while Clean Shaven 03 leads on longevity, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Shades Blue has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 03 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Armaf Shades Blue or Clean Shaven 03?
Armaf Shades Blue costs £17 and Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75, so Clean Shaven 03 is £2.25 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Armaf Shades Blue or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 03 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
Which projects more, Armaf Shades Blue or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 03 6.5 out of 10, so Armaf Shades Blue rates higher.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Armaf Shades Blue or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 7.8 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, Armaf Shades Blue or Clean Shaven 03?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 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 Armaf Shades Blue and Clean Shaven 03 share?
They share 8 notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit Armaf Shades Blue and Clean Shaven 03?
Armaf Shades Blue is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year-round 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.