The Beat Eau de Parfum bottle The Beat
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Clever Man bottle Clever Man

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The Beat
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Clever Man
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Beat Eau de Parfum
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
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Our Verdict - Clever Man
This one's a cheeky little upstart from Al Rehab, punching well above its weight class. If you're after a budget-friendly scent that outperforms the competition, get stuck in. It's shockingly good for the price and, dare we say, better than some designer heavyweights it's compared to.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 17%
Floral 17% 19%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 14% 19%
Sweet 10% 11%
Warm 12% 13%
Woody 17% 11%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 9% 10%
Fresh 19% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Beat EdP
Clever Man

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 29%
Cedar 30% vs 19%
Only in The Beat Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 30%

Accords

The Beat Eau de Parfum Clever Man
100%
Citrus
100%
77%
Musky
61%
75%
Powdery
50%
75%
Woody
45%
74%
Green
71%
Aromatic
65%
Iris
Sweet
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
77%
61%
Powdery shared
75%
50%
Woody shared
75%
45%
74%
71%
65%
44%

Performance

The Beat Eau de Parfum Clever Man
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Beat Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.

Clever Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent daily wear for casual outings or even the gym. While it has good performance, it's not overpowering, making it reasonably suitable for the office, though it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Musky, Powdery accords and Musk, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Beat Eau de Parfum
Clever Man
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