Clean Shaven 05 vs Flavia Noir Orchidee
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Black Orchid.
At a glance
Clean Shaven 05 costs £12.68 and Flavia Noir Orchidee costs £18.50, so Clean Shaven 05 is £5.82 cheaper. They share 8 notes out of 21 distinct notes listed across both (38%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Clean Shaven 05
Clean Shaven 05 interprets Tom Ford Black Orchid, one of the defining unisex luxury fragrances of the 2000s, and is one of only a handful of entries in the Clean Shaven range explicitly marketed as unisex rather than masculine.
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Noir Orchidee is Flavia's dark, gourmand take on Tom Ford's Black Orchid, built around an unusual truffle and black currant opening over a dense vanilla and patchouli base.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 05 | Flavia Noir Orchidee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £12.68 | £18.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Tom Ford Black Orchid | Tom Ford Black Orchid |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Clean Shaven 05
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
8 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 05 lists Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, Citrus, Black Orchid Accord, Gardenia, Dark Chocolate and Musk that Flavia Noir Orchidee does not.
Flavia Noir Orchidee lists Truffle, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and White Musk that Clean Shaven 05 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 05
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. Clean Shaven 05 also lists Citrus, Gourmand, Chocolate and Oriental. Flavia Noir Orchidee also lists Fruity.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 05
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Both share Dark and Gourmand. Clean Shaven 05 also lists Clean, Warm, Modern, Masculine and Oriental.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 05
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Both share Signature and Evening. Clean Shaven 05 also lists Special occasion and Cooler weather. Flavia Noir Orchidee also lists Autumn, Winter, Everyday and Night out.
Performance
Clean Shaven 05
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Clean Shaven 05 lists Good longevity. Flavia Noir Orchidee lists Long lasting and Skin scent.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 05
Flavia Noir Orchidee
Clean Shaven 05 lists Oriental gourmand. Flavia Noir Orchidee lists White floral.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 05 (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 05 (£12.68)
Clean Shaven 05 leads on projection and lower price. They are level on longevity, scent accuracy and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 05 has 1 community review and Flavia Noir Orchidee has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 05 or Flavia Noir Orchidee?
Clean Shaven 05 costs £12.68 and Flavia Noir Orchidee costs £18.50, so Clean Shaven 05 is £5.82 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 05 or Flavia Noir Orchidee?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 05 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Noir Orchidee 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 05 or Flavia Noir Orchidee?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 05 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Noir Orchidee 7.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 05 rates higher.
Which is closer to Tom Ford Black Orchid, Clean Shaven 05 or Flavia Noir Orchidee?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 05 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Noir Orchidee 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 05 or Flavia Noir Orchidee?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 05 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Noir Orchidee 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Clean Shaven 05 and Flavia Noir Orchidee share?
They share 8 notes: Black Currant, Jasmine, Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Incense, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 05 and Flavia Noir Orchidee?
Clean Shaven 05 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Special occasion and Cooler weather. Flavia Noir Orchidee is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Everyday and Night out.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.