Clean Shaven 16 vs VURV Indigo
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 VURV Indigo costs £15.50, so Clean Shaven 16 is £2.82 cheaper. They share 10 notes out of 23 distinct notes listed across both (43%). 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.
VURV Indigo
VURV Indigo is a crisp aquatic citrus interpretation of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, built around the same yuzu, cypress and vetiver architecture that made the 1994 original a benchmark of modern masculine perfumery.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 16 | VURV Indigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 6.8/10 · 1 review | No rating |
| Longevity | 6.0/10 | No rating |
| Projection | 5.5/10 | No rating |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | No rating |
| Price | £12.68 | £15.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme | Issey 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
Heart Notes
Base Notes
VURV Indigo
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
10 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 16 lists Clary Sage, Verbena, Blue Water Lily, Tobacco, Indian Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Cypriol that VURV Indigo does not.
VURV Indigo lists Tarragon, Lemon Accord, Mignonette, Tahitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedarwood that Clean Shaven 16 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 16
VURV Indigo
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Aquatic
- Powdery
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Cinnamon
- Green
- Mineral
- Fresh spicy
- Resinous
- Marine
- Spicy
Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Floral, Citrus, Aquatic, Aromatic, Cinnamon and Marine. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Tobacco. VURV Indigo also lists Fresh, Gourmand, Fruity, Powdery, Herbal, Green, Mineral, Fresh spicy, Resinous and Spicy.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 16
VURV Indigo
Both share Clean, Sweet, Warm, Masculine and Aquatic. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Intense. VURV Indigo also lists Fresh, Modern, Classic and Gourmand.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 16
VURV Indigo
Both share Signature, Daytime, Office, Spring and Warm weather. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Autumn and Sport. VURV Indigo also lists Evening, Casual, Summer, Daily and Work.
Performance
Clean Shaven 16
VURV Indigo
Both share Moderate projection and Skin scent. Clean Shaven 16 also lists Moderate longevity and Close range. VURV Indigo also lists Versatile, Subtle, Linear and Stays close.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 16
VURV Indigo
Both share Citrus aromatic.
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 VURV Indigo has 0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 16 or VURV Indigo?
Clean Shaven 16 costs £12.68 and VURV Indigo costs £15.50, so Clean Shaven 16 is £2.82 cheaper.
What notes do Clean Shaven 16 and VURV Indigo share?
They share 10 notes: Yuzu, Cypress, Coriander, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Saffron, Bourbon Geranium, Ceylon Cinnamon, Amber and Musk.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 16 and VURV Indigo?
Clean Shaven 16 is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Office, Autumn, Spring, Warm weather and Sport. VURV Indigo is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Work and Warm weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.