Clean Shaven 10 vs Swiss Arabian Gharaam

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 Swiss Arabian Gharaam costs £45, so Clean Shaven 10 is £31.14 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 8 distinct notes listed across both (63%). Clean Shaven 10 is EDP and listed as unisex, while Swiss Arabian Gharaam is EDP and listed as feminine. 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.

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

Swiss Arabian Gharaam is a luminous saffron amber woody perfume in the warm amber lane, capturing the iconic airy sweet DNA of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 through a bright saffron and jasmine opening, a signature amberwood and ambergris heart, and a warm fir resin and cedar base that feels translucent, addictive and effortlessly luxurious.

Clean Shaven 10, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Swiss Arabian Gharaam, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Clean Shaven 10Swiss Arabian Gharaam
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection7.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£13.86£45
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexFeminine
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

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

Clean Shaven 10

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris
  • Fir Resin

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris

Base Notes

  • Fir Resin
  • Cedar

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine
  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris
  • Fir Resin

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 10 lists Orange Blossom and Cedarwood that Swiss Arabian Gharaam does not.

Swiss Arabian Gharaam lists Cedar that Clean Shaven 10 does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Clean Shaven 10

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Gourmand
  • Metallic
  • Resinous

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Balsamic
  • Animalic
  • Metallic
  • Salty
  • Warm spicy
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber and Metallic. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Gourmand and Resinous. Swiss Arabian Gharaam also lists Woody, Floral, Oud, Balsamic, Animalic, Salty, Warm spicy, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

Clean Shaven 10

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Gourmand

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Clean. Swiss Arabian Gharaam also lists Fresh, Dark, Elegant, Romantic, Cosy, Modern, Feminine, Oriental, Compliment and Luxurious.

Occasions

Clean Shaven 10

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Special occasion

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily
  • Romantic
  • Intimate
  • Cosy
  • Relaxed

Both share Evening. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Signature and Special occasion. Swiss Arabian Gharaam also lists Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Romantic, Intimate, Cosy and Relaxed.

Performance

Clean Shaven 10

  • Sillage

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

  • Versatile

Clean Shaven 10 lists Sillage. Swiss Arabian Gharaam lists Versatile.

Style lane

Clean Shaven 10

  • Warm amber

Swiss Arabian Gharaam

  • Amber floral

Clean Shaven 10 lists Warm amber. Swiss Arabian Gharaam lists Amber floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Swiss Arabian Gharaam (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Swiss Arabian Gharaam (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (£13.86)

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

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 10 has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Gharaam has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 10 or Swiss Arabian Gharaam?

Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86 and Swiss Arabian Gharaam costs £45, so Clean Shaven 10 is £31.14 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 10 or Swiss Arabian Gharaam?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Gharaam 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Clean Shaven 10 or Swiss Arabian Gharaam?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Gharaam 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Clean Shaven 10 or Swiss Arabian Gharaam?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Gharaam 8.5 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Gharaam rates higher.

Which is better value, Clean Shaven 10 or Swiss Arabian Gharaam?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Gharaam 9.0 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Gharaam rates higher.

What notes do Clean Shaven 10 and Swiss Arabian Gharaam share?

They share 5 notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood, Ambergris and Fir Resin.

Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 10 and Swiss Arabian Gharaam?

Clean Shaven 10 is tagged for Signature, Evening and Special occasion. Swiss Arabian Gharaam is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Romantic, Intimate, Cosy and Relaxed.

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

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