Clean Shaven 23 vs House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.
At a glance
Clean Shaven 23 costs £14.75 and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown costs £39.99, so Clean Shaven 23 is £25.24 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (6%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.
Clean Shaven 23
23 is Clean Shaven's aftershave interpretation of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, the 2007 release that remains the brand's single most recognised and most frequently duplicated fragrance across the entire industry.
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Veritas Classic Brown is a sweet amber Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, built around cinnamon, chestnut and vanilla and marketed by the house itself as a close cousin of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.
Comparison
| Clean Shaven 23 | House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.6/10 · 2 reviews |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £14.75 | £39.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille | Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Clean Shaven 23
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
1 shared note.
How the notes differ
Clean Shaven 23 lists Tobacco Leaf, Spicy Notes, Vanilla, Cacao, Tobacco Blossom, Dried Fruits and Woody Notes that House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown does not.
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown lists Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon, Chestnuts, Madagascan Vanilla and Mysore Sandalwood that Clean Shaven 23 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Clean Shaven 23
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Tobacco. Clean Shaven 23 also lists Woody, Cacao, Resinous and Spicy. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Amber, Citrus, Aquatic, Leather, Cinnamon, Nutty and Wine.
Vibes
Clean Shaven 23
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. Clean Shaven 23 also lists Clean. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Classic and Aquatic.
Occasions
Clean Shaven 23
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Both share Evening, Winter, Special occasion and Cold weather. Clean Shaven 23 also lists Autumn. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Signature, Dinner, Date night, Holiday, Nightlife and Colder weather.
Performance
Clean Shaven 23
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Both share Strong projection. Clean Shaven 23 also lists Moderate to strong. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Sillage, Good sillage and Lingers.
Style lane
Clean Shaven 23
House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Clean Shaven 23 lists Vanilla gourmand. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown (7.5/10)
- Projection: Tie (7.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Clean Shaven 23 (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Clean Shaven 23 (£14.75)
Clean Shaven 23 leads on scent accuracy and lower price, while House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown leads on longevity. They are level on projection and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Clean Shaven 23 has 1 community review and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown has 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Clean Shaven 23 or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?
Clean Shaven 23 costs £14.75 and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown costs £39.99, so Clean Shaven 23 is £25.24 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Clean Shaven 23 or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 23 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 7.5 out of 10, so House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown rates higher.
Which projects more, Clean Shaven 23 or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 23 7.0 out of 10 for projection and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is closer to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Clean Shaven 23 or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 23 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 7.5 out of 10, so Clean Shaven 23 rates higher.
Which is better value, Clean Shaven 23 or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?
Atlas ratings give Clean Shaven 23 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Clean Shaven 23 and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown share?
They share 1 note: Tonka Bean.
Which occasions suit Clean Shaven 23 and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?
Clean Shaven 23 is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Winter, Special occasion and Cold weather. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown is tagged for Signature, Evening, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Holiday, Nightlife, Special occasion, Cold weather and Colder weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.