Clean Shaven 10 vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
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 The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 costs £25, so Clean Shaven 10 is £11.14 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (15%). Clean Shaven 10 is EDP and listed as unisex, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 10 | The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £13.86 | £25 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | Maison 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
Heart Notes
Base Notes
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 10 lists Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cedarwood, Amberwood and Fir Resin that The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 does not.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 lists Blood Orange, Citrus, Lavender, Sage, Oak and Oakmoss that Clean Shaven 10 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 10
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
Both share Sweet, Amber and Gourmand. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Metallic and Resinous. The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 also lists Citrus, Vanilla, Earthy, Leather, Herbal, Aromatic, Lavender, Bitter, Green and Oakmoss.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 10
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
Both share Sweet. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Clean, Warm and Gourmand.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 10
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
Both share Signature and Evening. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Special occasion.
Performance
Clean Shaven 10
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
Clean Shaven 10 lists Sillage. The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 lists Moderate longevity and Linear.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 10
The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461
Clean Shaven 10 lists Warm amber. The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 lists Amber floral.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (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 scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 leads on projection. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 10 has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 10 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461?
Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 costs £25, so Clean Shaven 10 is £11.14 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 10 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 10 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.0 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 7.2 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 rates higher.
Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Clean Shaven 10 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 7.4 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 10 rates higher.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 10 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 10 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 10 rates higher.
What notes do Clean Shaven 10 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 share?
They share 2 notes: Saffron and Ambergris.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 10 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461?
Clean Shaven 10 is tagged for Signature, Evening and Special occasion. The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540, 461 is tagged for Signature and Evening.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.