Clean Shaven 03 vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 costs £30, so Clean Shaven 03 is £15.25 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue 299 is a fresh aromatic woody perfume in the blue aromatic lane, capturing the iconic clean masculine DNA of Chanel Bleu de Chanel through a sharp grapefruit lemon mint and pink pepper opening, a warm ginger nutmeg and jasmine heart, and a sophisticated incense amber cedar sandalwood patchouli and amberwood base that feels fresh, clean and effortlessly versatile.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 03 | The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 7.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Price | £14.75 | £30 |
| 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 does not.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic and Incense. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 also lists Floral, Oud, Smoky, Earthy, Patchouli, Warm spicy, Resinous and Spicy.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
Both share Fresh and Clean. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 also lists Modern and Masculine.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
Clean Shaven 03 lists Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 lists Spring, Summer and Everyday.
Performance
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
Clean Shaven 03 lists Versatile. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 lists Moderate longevity.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 03
The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
Clean Shaven 03 lists Woody aromatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 lists Fresh aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (7.5/10)
- Projection: Tie (6.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 (9.0/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 03 (£14.75)
Clean Shaven 03 leads on longevity, scent accuracy and lower price, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 leads on value for money. They are level on projection.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 03 has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?
Clean Shaven 03 costs £14.75 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 costs £30, so Clean Shaven 03 is £15.25 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 6.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 6.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 03 rates higher.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 03 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 03 8.8 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 9.0 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 rates higher.
What notes do Clean Shaven 03 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?
Clean Shaven 03 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 is tagged for Spring, Summer 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 The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
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