Clean Shaven 17 vs Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Versace Eros.
At a glance
Clean Shaven 17 costs £13.27 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie costs £14.50, so Clean Shaven 17 is £1.23 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (58%). Both are inspired by Versace Eros.
Clean Shaven 17
17 is Clean Shaven's aftershave interpretation of Versace Eros, the 2012 fragrance that became one of the best selling masculine releases of the last fifteen years.
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Essence de la Vie is a Swiss Arabian aromatic fruity fragrance built around green apple, mint and Italian lemon with tonka bean, geranium and ambroxan over vanilla, cedar and vetiver.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 17 | Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.4/10 · 1 review | 6.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Price | £13.27 | £14.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | Not specified |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Versace Eros | Versace Eros |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Clean Shaven 17
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
7 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 17 lists Lemon, Cedarwood and Oak Moss that Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie does not.
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Italian Lemon and Cedar that Clean Shaven 17 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 17
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Both share Sweet, Woody, Vanilla, Fruity, Aromatic and Green. Clean Shaven 17 also lists Fresh, Powdery and Marine. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Citrus, Fresh spicy and Amber.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 17
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Both share Fresh, Clean and Sweet. Clean Shaven 17 also lists Powerful, Masculine and Confident. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Youthful and Versatile.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 17
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Clean Shaven 17 lists Social, Autumn and Winter. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Everyday, Warm Weather, Casual, Evening and Office.
Performance
Clean Shaven 17
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Clean Shaven 17 lists Sillage, Powerful and Moderate to strong. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Moderate Projection and Moderate Longevity.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 17
Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Clean Shaven 17 lists Woody aromatic. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Fresh sweet aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (6.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Clean Shaven 17 (7.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 17 (7.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins Clean Shaven 17 (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 17 (£13.27)
Clean Shaven 17 leads on projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 17 has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 17 or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?
Clean Shaven 17 costs £13.27 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie costs £14.50, so Clean Shaven 17 is £1.23 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 17 or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 17 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 17 or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 17 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 6.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 17 rates higher.
Which is closer to Versace Eros, Clean Shaven 17 or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 17 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 7.0 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 17 rates higher.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 17 or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 17 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 17 rates higher.
What notes do Clean Shaven 17 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie share?
They share 7 notes: Green Apple, Mint, Tonka Bean, Geranium, Ambroxan, Vanilla and Vetiver.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 17 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?
Clean Shaven 17 is tagged for Social, Autumn and Winter. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is tagged for Everyday, Warm Weather, Casual, Evening and Office.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.