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Eau de parfum
Clean The Original
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Clean The Original — cleanliness in a modern interpretation
Clean The Original is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2019.
The fragrance belongs to the Classic collection by Clean and continues the brand’s signature idea: transforming everyday sensations of freshness, well-groomed comfort and ease into an expressive olfactory image.
Clean was founded in 2003 by Canadian entrepreneur and visionary Randi Shinder.
Its philosophy revolves around clear, airy and instantly recognizable fragrances that do not mask the wearer’s individuality, but gently emphasize it.
The Original perfectly reflects this approach, yet sounds more noticeable and has an especially powerful sillage.
The fragrance’s character and development
In terms of its olfactory profile, Clean The Original belongs to the aldehydic and floral fragrance families.
Its composition combines aromatic, fanciful, floral, musky, spicy, white-floral and woody nuances, so it comes across not as a simple “clean scent,” but as a multilayered perfume full of contrasts.
The opening is sparkling and composed: aldehydic freshness is supported by an aromatic accord and delicate peony.
Then the composition grows warmer and more distinctive — black pepper adds a subtle spicy sharpness, geranium creates a greenish floral nuance, and jasmine softens the transition to a richer heart.
The fragrance is described as having a very strong sillage, so The Original will appeal to those who enjoy noticeable compositions and want to leave behind a recognizable scented impression.
At the same time, the floral and musky base makes the fragrance quite versatile: it works equally well with business attire or a relaxed everyday look.
Who and when Clean The Original is for
This is a fully-fledged unisex release with no strict age or gender association.
On one person’s skin, it may unfold as a clean floral musk; on another, as a spicier, aldehydic and woody accord.
Thanks to this character, the perfume will be especially appealing to those looking not for a sweet gourmand fragrance, but for an expressive composition with a sense of freshness, grooming and inner poise.
Clean The Original is at its best in cool spring weather, autumn and the transitional seasons, when its aldehydic and floral facets unfold with greater depth.
The fragrance can also be worn in summer, but its very strong sillage calls for caution in hot weather and enclosed spaces.
The exact amount to apply to skin and clothing is not specified in the database, so it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess the intensity after a few minutes.
For further exploration, consider Cerruti 1881 Pour Femme, as well as Gucci Envy Me and Lanvin Arpège.
These fragrances share an interest in floral expressiveness, but Clean The Original stands out with more pronounced aldehydic freshness and a clean musky-woody drydown.
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