Clean Shaven 03 vs Khadlaj Empire Regent

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

Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75 and Khadlaj Empire Regent costs £30, so Clean Shaven 03 is £15.25 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (50%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.

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.

Khadlaj Empire Regent

Khadlaj Empire Regent is a fresh aromatic woody composition with citrus brightness, clean woods and musky amber depth, positioned as a budget interpretation of the Bleu de Chanel style.

Clean Shaven 03, dupe of Chanel Bleu de ChanelKhadlaj Empire Regent, dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

Clean Shaven 03Khadlaj Empire Regent
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.5/10
Projection6.5/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.8/108.0/10
Price£14.75£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byChanel Bleu de ChanelChanel Bleu de Chanel

Notes Comparison

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

Clean Shaven 03

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Labdanum

Khadlaj Empire Regent

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Incense
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine
  • Sandalwood

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 03 lists Grapefruit, Cedarwood and Labdanum that Khadlaj Empire Regent does not.

Khadlaj Empire Regent lists Pink Pepper, Incense and Patchouli that Clean Shaven 03 does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Clean Shaven 03

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Incense

Khadlaj Empire Regent

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Incense

Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic and Incense. Khadlaj Empire Regent also lists Musky and Patchouli.

Vibes

Clean Shaven 03

  • Fresh
  • Clean

Khadlaj Empire Regent

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine

Both share Fresh and Clean. Khadlaj Empire Regent also lists Warm, Modern, Classic and Masculine.

Occasions

Clean Shaven 03

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Office

Khadlaj Empire Regent

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday

Both share Signature and Office. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Evening and Daytime. Khadlaj Empire Regent also lists Social, Casual, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel and Everyday.

Performance

Clean Shaven 03

  • Versatile

Khadlaj Empire Regent

  • Versatile
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Both share Versatile. Khadlaj Empire Regent also lists Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Clean Shaven 03

  • Woody aromatic

Khadlaj Empire Regent

  • Aromatic woody

Clean Shaven 03 lists Woody aromatic. Khadlaj Empire Regent lists Aromatic woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (6.5/10)
  • 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)

Clean Shaven 03 leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 03 has 1 community review and Khadlaj Empire Regent has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 03 or Khadlaj Empire Regent?

Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75 and Khadlaj Empire Regent costs £30, so Clean Shaven 03 is £15.25 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 03 or Khadlaj Empire Regent?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Empire Regent 6.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.

Which projects more, Clean Shaven 03 or Khadlaj Empire Regent?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Empire Regent 6.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.

Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Clean Shaven 03 or Khadlaj Empire Regent?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Empire Regent 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.

Which is better value, Clean Shaven 03 or Khadlaj Empire Regent?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 8.8 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Empire Regent 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.

What notes do Clean Shaven 03 and Khadlaj Empire Regent share?

They share 6 notes: Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 03 and Khadlaj Empire Regent?

Clean Shaven 03 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office. Khadlaj Empire Regent is tagged for Signature, Social, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel and Everyday.

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

Compare with the original

  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel vs Clean Shaven 03
  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel vs Khadlaj Empire Regent

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