Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense vs Clean Shaven 04

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

At a glance

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense costs £96.96 and Clean Shaven 04 costs £12.98, so Clean Shaven 04 is £83.98 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (6%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Creed Aventus.

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

Frankel Aventus Intense is a fresh woody amber composition built around iris, violet and a cedarwood, vanilla base, drawing on Creed Aventus DNA.

Clean Shaven 04

Clean Shaven 04 interprets Creed Aventus, arguably the single most copied men's fragrance in the entire designer and niche market, and the brand states the comparison directly on the product page itself.

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense, dupe of Creed AventusClean Shaven 04, dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

Assaf Frankel Aventus IntenseClean Shaven 04
Overall rating6.8/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/107.5/10
Projection6.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy6.2/108.0/10
Value for money7.3/109.2/10
Price£96.96£12.98
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

Top Notes

  • Iris
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Basil
  • Vetiver

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Amber

Clean Shaven 04

Top Notes

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Sicilian Lemon
  • Blackcurrant Leaf

Heart Notes

  • Pineapple
  • Pink Pepper
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Birch
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Musk

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Iris, Lemon, Violet, Basil, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber that Clean Shaven 04 does not.

Clean Shaven 04 lists Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Blackcurrant Leaf, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Birch and Patchouli that Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Violet
  • Iris

Clean Shaven 04

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fruity
  • Smoky
  • Patchouli

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Amber, Vanilla, Powdery, Aromatic, Violet and Iris. Clean Shaven 04 lists Sweet, Woody, Fruity, Smoky and Patchouli.

Vibes

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Clean

Clean Shaven 04

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Confident

Both share Clean. Clean Shaven 04 also lists Sweet, Modern and Confident.

Occasions

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Summer

Clean Shaven 04

  • Signature
  • Evening

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Summer. Clean Shaven 04 lists Signature and Evening.

Performance

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Good projection
  • Good longevity

Clean Shaven 04

  • Strong projection

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Good projection and Good longevity. Clean Shaven 04 lists Strong projection.

Style lane

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Fresh woody

Clean Shaven 04

  • Smoky woody

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Fresh woody. Clean Shaven 04 lists Smoky woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 04 (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 04 (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 04 (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 04 (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Clean Shaven 04 (£12.98)

Clean Shaven 04 leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 04 has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense or Clean Shaven 04?

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense costs £96.96 and Clean Shaven 04 costs £12.98, so Clean Shaven 04 is £83.98 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense or Clean Shaven 04?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 04 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 04 rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense or Clean Shaven 04?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 04 7.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 04 rates higher.

Which is closer to Creed Aventus, Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense or Clean Shaven 04?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 6.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Clean Shaven 04 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 04 rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense or Clean Shaven 04?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 7.3 out of 10 for value for money and Clean Shaven 04 9.2 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 04 rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense and Clean Shaven 04 share?

They share 1 note: Musk.

Which occasions suit Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense and Clean Shaven 04?

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense is tagged for Summer. Clean Shaven 04 is tagged for Signature and Evening.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Creed Aventus vs Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense
  • Creed Aventus vs Clean Shaven 04

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