87%
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Clever Man bottle Clever Man
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U Gender U
- Year 2009
£ Price Tier ££
The Beat Eau de Toilette bottle The Beat

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Clever Man
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The Beat
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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - The Beat Eau de Toilette
This EDT is a fresh, clean, and utterly inoffensive crowd-pleaser, perfect for those who found its EDP counterpart too intense. Its main drawback is its weak longevity, leading to widespread disappointment among fans who wished this beautiful scent lingered longer.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 16%
Floral 19% 16%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 19% 15%
Sweet 11% 10%
Warm 13% 10%
Woody 11% 18%
Earthy 12% 10%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 37%
Cedar 19% vs 31%
Only in The Beat Eau de Toilette
Vetiver 31%

Accords

Clever Man The Beat Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
100%
Green
72%
61%
Musky
52%
50%
Powdery
55%
Aromatic
54%
45%
Woody
52%
Iris
49%
Fresh
46%
44%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
100%
72%
Musky shared
61%
52%
Powdery shared
50%
55%
54%
Woody shared
45%
52%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

The Beat Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive character, coupled with weak longevity, makes it highly suitable for office wear and casual daytime activities. However, the lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for dates or formal events where a more impactful presence might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Clever Man
The Beat Eau de Toilette
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