Clean Shaven 10 vs Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

At a glance

Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86 and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo costs £20, so Clean Shaven 10 is £6.14 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

Clean Shaven 10

Clean Shaven 10 interprets Baccarat Rouge 540, the Maison Francis Kurkdjian release that became one of the most widely copied and most discussed fragrances of the last decade, spawning dupe versions from nearly every value fragrance house in the market.

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo is a sweet amber fragrance with a luminous, airy character and a smooth woody base.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

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

Shared Notes

• Saffron
• Jasmine
• Cedarwood
• Amberwood
• Ambergris
• Fir Resin

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 10 lists Orange Blossom that Noted Aromas Monte Carlo does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Clean Shaven 10

• Sweet
• Amber
• Gourmand
• Metallic
• Resinous

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

• Sweet
• Woody
• Amber
• Floral

Both share Sweet and Amber. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Gourmand, Metallic and Resinous. Noted Aromas Monte Carlo also lists Woody and Floral.

Vibes

Clean Shaven 10

• Clean
• Sweet
• Warm
• Gourmand

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

• Sweet

Both share Sweet. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Clean, Warm and Gourmand.

Occasions

Clean Shaven 10

• Signature
• Evening
• Special occasion

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

• Signature
• Evening
• Cooler weather

Both share Signature and Evening. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Special occasion. Noted Aromas Monte Carlo also lists Cooler weather.

Performance

Clean Shaven 10

• Sillage

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

• Moderate longevity
• Linear

Clean Shaven 10 lists Sillage. Noted Aromas Monte Carlo lists Moderate longevity and Linear.

Style lane

Clean Shaven 10

• Warm amber

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

• Amber floral

Clean Shaven 10 lists Warm amber. Noted Aromas Monte Carlo lists Amber floral.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (7.5/10)
• Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (7.0/10)
• Scent accuracy: Tie (7.5/10)
• Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (8.5/10)
• Price: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (£13.86)

Clean Shaven 10 leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price. They are level on scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 10 has 1 community review and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 10 or Noted Aromas Monte Carlo?

Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86 and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo costs £20, so Clean Shaven 10 is £6.14 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 10 or Noted Aromas Monte Carlo?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo 5.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 10 rates higher.

Which projects more, Clean Shaven 10 or Noted Aromas Monte Carlo?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo 5.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 10 rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Clean Shaven 10 or Noted Aromas Monte Carlo?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Clean Shaven 10 or Noted Aromas Monte Carlo?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 10 rates higher.

What notes do Clean Shaven 10 and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo share?

They share 6 notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Cedarwood, Amberwood, Ambergris and Fir Resin.

Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 10 and Noted Aromas Monte Carlo?

Clean Shaven 10 is tagged for Signature, Evening and Special occasion. Noted Aromas Monte Carlo is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.

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

Compare with the original

• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Clean Shaven 10
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

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