Clean Shaven 12 vs Rayhaan Pharaoh

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Paco Rabanne Phantom.

At a glance

Clean Shaven 12 costs £13 and Rayhaan Pharaoh costs £30, so Clean Shaven 12 is £17 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Clean Shaven 12 is EDT and listed as masculine, while Rayhaan Pharaoh is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Phantom.

Clean Shaven 12

Clean Shaven 12 interprets Paco Rabanne Phantom, the 2021 release known as much for its connected app enabled bottle cap as for its fresh, futuristic take on modern masculine fragrance.

Rayhaan Pharaoh

Rayhaan Pharaoh is a dark oriental gourmand amber fragrance built around boozy saffron spice, smoky coffee suede richness, and a resinous vanilla tonka base that feels mysterious, decadent, and unapologetically niche in character.

Clean Shaven 12, dupe of Paco Rabanne PhantomRayhaan Pharaoh, dupe of Paco Rabanne Phantom

Comparison

Clean Shaven 12Rayhaan Pharaoh
Overall rating7.2/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/107.5/10
Projection6.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/106.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£13£30
ConcentrationEDTEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byPaco Rabanne PhantomPaco Rabanne Phantom

Notes Comparison

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

Clean Shaven 12

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Mint

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Iso E Super
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood

Rayhaan Pharaoh

Top Notes

  • Boozy Notes
  • Saffron
  • Cardamom
  • Cade Oil

Heart Notes

  • Coffee
  • Suede
  • Benzoin

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Labdanum
  • Amberwood

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 12 lists Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint, Ginger, Iso E Super, Jasmine, Incense, Cedarwood and Sandalwood that Rayhaan Pharaoh does not.

Rayhaan Pharaoh lists Boozy Notes, Saffron, Cardamom, Cade Oil, Coffee, Suede, Benzoin, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Amberwood that Clean Shaven 12 does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Clean Shaven 12

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Incense
  • Spicy

Rayhaan Pharaoh

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Balsamic
  • Coffee
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental

Both share Woody, Smoky and Incense. Clean Shaven 12 also lists Sweet, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Aromatic and Spicy. Rayhaan Pharaoh also lists Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand, Oud, Leather, Balsamic, Coffee, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

Clean Shaven 12

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Masculine

Rayhaan Pharaoh

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Modern. Clean Shaven 12 also lists Fresh, Clean, Sweet, Playful, Light and Masculine. Rayhaan Pharaoh also lists Dark, Bold, Mysterious, Warm, Classic, Gourmand, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

Clean Shaven 12

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Gym

Rayhaan Pharaoh

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Cold weather
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature and Evening. Clean Shaven 12 also lists Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym. Rayhaan Pharaoh also lists Autumn, Formal, Winter, Cold weather and Colder weather.

Performance

Clean Shaven 12

  • Light to moderate

Rayhaan Pharaoh

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Excellent longevity
  • Subtle

Clean Shaven 12 lists Light to moderate. Rayhaan Pharaoh lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Excellent longevity and Subtle.

Style lane

Clean Shaven 12

  • Woody aromatic

Rayhaan Pharaoh

  • Gourmand amber

Clean Shaven 12 lists Woody aromatic. Rayhaan Pharaoh lists Gourmand amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Rayhaan Pharaoh (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Rayhaan Pharaoh (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 12 (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 12 (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Clean Shaven 12 (£13)

Clean Shaven 12 leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while Rayhaan Pharaoh leads on longevity and projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 12 has 1 community review and Rayhaan Pharaoh has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 12 or Rayhaan Pharaoh?

Clean Shaven 12 costs £13 and Rayhaan Pharaoh costs £30, so Clean Shaven 12 is £17 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 12 or Rayhaan Pharaoh?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 12 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Rayhaan Pharaoh 7.5 out of 10, so Rayhaan Pharaoh rates higher.

Which projects more, Clean Shaven 12 or Rayhaan Pharaoh?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 12 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Rayhaan Pharaoh 7.0 out of 10, so Rayhaan Pharaoh rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Phantom, Clean Shaven 12 or Rayhaan Pharaoh?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 12 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rayhaan Pharaoh 6.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 12 rates higher.

Which is better value, Clean Shaven 12 or Rayhaan Pharaoh?

Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 12 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Rayhaan Pharaoh 8.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 12 rates higher.

What notes do Clean Shaven 12 and Rayhaan Pharaoh share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 12 and Rayhaan Pharaoh?

Clean Shaven 12 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym. Rayhaan Pharaoh is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Cold weather and Colder weather.

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

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