Clean 2002 EDT

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Clean Fragrance

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Clean Clean Fragrance is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002. Clean Fragrance opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Passion Flower, Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Geranium, and Heliotrope. Clean's Clean Fragrance carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a proper marmite scent: you'll either adore its razor-sharp 'clean' profile or recoil from the potent lemon-pledge-meets-public-loo vibe that many (unlucky) wearers experience. The original formulation was a game-changer, but reformulations have left it a shadow of its former self for most.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Cozy
Clean Fragrance Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

The strong 'clean' and citrus accords, often likened to cleaning products, make this less suitable for formal or date settings. Its fresh, invigorating nature and moderate performance align well with casual wear, sport, or office environments where a non-perfumey scent is desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A bracing burst of red fruits and zesty citrus, predominantly lime and bergamot, kicks things off with an almost abrasive freshness. This rapidly transitions into a clean, somewhat sharp floral heart of rose, jasmine, and violet, underscored by lavender for that unmistakable 'just-washed' feel. The base settles into a musky, subtly powdery finish, evoking fresh laundry rather than soft skin.

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