Clean Shaven 11 vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

At a glance

Clean Shaven 11 costs £15 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so Clean Shaven 11 is £15 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

Clean Shaven 11

Clean Shaven 11 interprets Paco Rabanne Invictus, one of the most commercially successful woody aquatic fragrances of the 2010s.

Clean Shaven 11, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Clean Shaven 11The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.5/10
Projection7.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£15£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byPaco Rabanne InvictusPaco Rabanne Invictus

Notes Comparison

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

Clean Shaven 11

Top Notes

  • Sea Notes
  • Grapefruit
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

Top Notes

  • Marine notes
  • Grapefruit Peel

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris

Shared Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Ambergris
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 11 lists Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Oakmoss that The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 does not.

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Marine notes and Grapefruit Peel that Clean Shaven 11 does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Clean Shaven 11

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Mossy
  • Patchouli
  • Marine
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Marine

Both share Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aquatic, Patchouli and Marine. Clean Shaven 11 also lists Mossy, Oakmoss and Spicy. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Amber, Musky and Aromatic.

Vibes

Clean Shaven 11

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Sweet and Aquatic. Clean Shaven 11 also lists Clean. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Warm, Modern, Sporty and Masculine.

Occasions

Clean Shaven 11

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Sport

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Warm weather

Both share Daytime and Office. Clean Shaven 11 also lists Sport. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Signature, Evening, Social, Casual, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Warm weather.

Performance

Clean Shaven 11

  • Good longevity

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Clean Shaven 11 lists Good longevity. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Versatile and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Clean Shaven 11

  • Marine citrus

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Fresh aquatic

Clean Shaven 11 lists Marine citrus. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Fresh aquatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 11 (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 11 (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 11 (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Clean Shaven 11 (£15)

Clean Shaven 11 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 11 has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 11 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Clean Shaven 11 costs £15 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so Clean Shaven 11 is £15 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 11 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 11 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 11 rates higher.

Which projects more, Clean Shaven 11 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 11 7.0 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 11 rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Clean Shaven 11 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 11 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 11 rates higher.

Which is better value, Clean Shaven 11 or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 11 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Clean Shaven 11 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 share?

They share 4 notes: Bay Leaf, Ambergris, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 11 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Clean Shaven 11 is tagged for Daytime, Office and Sport. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Warm weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs Clean Shaven 11
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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