Clean Shaven 03 vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
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 The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense costs £33, so Clean Shaven 03 is £18.25 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (47%). 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.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Inspired by Blue 299 Intense is a deeper, more powerful interpretation of the fresh aromatic masculine, taking the universally recognised Bleu de Chanel DNA and pushing the incense, amber, and patchouli base considerably further into cold weather statement territory. Where the standard 299 prioritises clean versatility, the Intense version commits to presence, depth, and projection.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 03 | The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £14.75 | £33 |
| 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.
Clean Shaven 03
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
7 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 03 lists Cedarwood and Labdanum that The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense does not.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense lists Pink Pepper, Incense, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli and Amberwood that Clean Shaven 03 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic and Incense. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense also lists Floral, Smoky, Patchouli and Resinous.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Fresh. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Clean. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense also lists Intense and Masculine.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Evening. Clean Shaven 03 also lists Signature, Daytime and Office.
Performance
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Versatile. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense also lists Strong projection, Sillage, Powerful, Good longevity, Subtle, Strong performance and Lingers.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Clean Shaven 03 lists Woody aromatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense lists Fresh aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense (7.0/10)
- 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 scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense leads on projection. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 03 has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense costs £33, so Clean Shaven 03 is £18.25 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 6.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 7.0 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense rates higher.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 8.8 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 8.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
What notes do Clean Shaven 03 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense share?
They share 7 notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 03 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Clean Shaven 03 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense is tagged for Evening.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.