Clean Shaven 09 vs House of Watan Veritas Red
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
At a glance
Clean Shaven 09 costs £12.68 and House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99, so Clean Shaven 09 is £27.31 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 23 distinct notes listed across both (17%). Clean Shaven 09 is EDP and listed as masculine, while House of Watan Veritas Red is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
Clean Shaven 09
Clean Shaven 09 interprets Dior Sauvage Elixir, the most concentrated and intense entry in the wider Sauvage range, distinct in character from the standard Sauvage EDT and EDP that Clean Shaven 01 already interprets in the Atlas catalogue.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Veritas Red is a spicy woody Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, a lavender and violet leaf led fougere that darkens into leather, vetiver and amber, positioned by the house as a modern alternative to Dior Sauvage Elixir.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 09 | House of Watan Veritas Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.1/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £12.68 | £39.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage Elixir | Dior Sauvage Elixir |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Clean Shaven 09
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
House of Watan Veritas Red
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 09 lists Cinnamon and Licorice that House of Watan Veritas Red does not.
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Bergamot, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Tonka Bean that Clean Shaven 09 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 09
House of Watan Veritas Red
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Aquatic
- Leather
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Violet
- Green
- Metallic
- Resinous
- Spicy
Both share Fresh, Amber, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli and Spicy. Clean Shaven 09 also lists Cinnamon and Warm spicy. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Smoky, Aquatic, Leather, Herbal, Violet, Green, Metallic and Resinous.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 09
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Fresh, Warm, Intense and Light. Clean Shaven 09 also lists Clean and Powerful. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sweet, Sophisticated, Modern, Classic, Masculine, Gourmand and Aquatic.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 09
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Evening. Clean Shaven 09 also lists Cold weather. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Signature, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.
Performance
Clean Shaven 09
House of Watan Veritas Red
Clean Shaven 09 lists Sillage, Strong sillage, Powerful, Excellent longevity and Strong performance. House of Watan Veritas Red lists Strong projection.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 09
House of Watan Veritas Red
Clean Shaven 09 lists Spicy amber. House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 09 (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 09 (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 09 (7.5/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 09 (£12.68)
Clean Shaven 09 leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 09 has 1 community review and House of Watan Veritas Red has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 09 or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Clean Shaven 09 costs £12.68 and House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99, so Clean Shaven 09 is £27.31 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 09 or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 09 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 09 rates higher.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 09 or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 09 8.0 out of 10 for projection and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 09 rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, Clean Shaven 09 or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 09 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 09 rates higher.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 09 or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 09 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Clean Shaven 09 and House of Watan Veritas Red share?
They share 4 notes: Nutmeg, Lavender, Amber and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 09 and House of Watan Veritas Red?
Clean Shaven 09 is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.