Clean Shaven 16 vs The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme.

At a glance

Clean Shaven 16 costs £12.68 and The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 costs £30, so Clean Shaven 16 is £17.32 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 25 distinct notes listed across both (12%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme.

Clean Shaven 16

16 is Clean Shaven's aftershave interpretation of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, the 1994 aquatic that helped define an entire decade of men's fragrance.

Clean Shaven 16, dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour HommeThe Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150, dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Comparison

Clean Shaven 16The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150
Overall rating6.8/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
Longevity6.0/10No rating
Projection5.5/10No rating
Scent accuracy7.5/10No rating
Value for money8.0/10No rating
Price£12.68£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byIssey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour HommeIssey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Notes Comparison

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

Clean Shaven 16

Top Notes

  • Yuzu
  • Cypress
  • Coriander
  • Mandarin
  • Clary Sage
  • Verbena

Heart Notes

  • Blue Water Lily
  • Nutmeg
  • Saffron
  • Bourbon Geranium
  • Ceylon Cinnamon

Base Notes

  • Tobacco
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Indian Sandalwood
  • Haitian Vetiver
  • Cypriol

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

Top Notes

  • Japanese Yuzu
  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Cypress

Heart Notes

  • Blue Lotus
  • Nutmeg
  • Lily of the valley

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Musk
  • Cedar
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Cypress
  • Nutmeg
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 16 lists Yuzu, Coriander, Mandarin, Clary Sage, Verbena, Blue Water Lily, Saffron, Bourbon Geranium, Ceylon Cinnamon, Tobacco, Amber, Indian Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Cypriol that The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 does not.

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 lists Japanese Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, Blue Lotus, Lily of the valley, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood that Clean Shaven 16 does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Clean Shaven 16

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Tobacco
  • Aromatic
  • Cinnamon
  • Marine

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic

Both share Woody, Floral, Citrus and Aquatic. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Sweet, Amber, Tobacco, Aromatic, Cinnamon and Marine. The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 also lists Fresh.

Vibes

Clean Shaven 16

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Light
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

Both share Clean, Masculine and Aquatic. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Sweet, Warm and Intense. The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 also lists Fresh, Light and Classic.

Occasions

Clean Shaven 16

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Warm weather
  • Sport

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

  • Daytime
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily

Both share Daytime and Spring. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Signature, Office, Autumn, Warm weather and Sport. The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 also lists Summer and Daily.

Performance

Clean Shaven 16

  • Moderate projection
  • Skin scent
  • Moderate longevity
  • Close range

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

  • Moderate longevity

Both share Moderate longevity. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Moderate projection, Skin scent and Close range.

Style lane

Clean Shaven 16

  • Citrus aromatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

  • Fresh aquatic

Clean Shaven 16 lists Citrus aromatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 lists Fresh aquatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Clean Shaven 16 (6.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 16 (5.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 16 (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 16 (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Clean Shaven 16 (£12.68)

Clean Shaven 16 leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 16 has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 16 or The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150?

Clean Shaven 16 costs £12.68 and The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 costs £30, so Clean Shaven 16 is £17.32 cheaper.

What notes do Clean Shaven 16 and The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 share?

They share 3 notes: Cypress, Nutmeg and Musk.

Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 16 and The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150?

Clean Shaven 16 is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Office, Autumn, Spring, Warm weather and Sport. The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150 is tagged for Daytime, Spring, Summer and Daily.

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

Compare with the original

  • Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme vs Clean Shaven 16
  • Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme vs The Essence Vault Inspired by I. Miyake, 150

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