Fragrance comparison

Clean Fragrance vs Clean Sweet Layer

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

Clean Fragrance

Clean

3.27516 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Clean Sweet Layer

Clean

3.7229 votes

Rank #58,655 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Sweet Layer takes 5 of 8 categories.

Clean Fragrance
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Clean Sweet Layer
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clean Fragrance3/8

Clean Sweet Layer5/8

Ratings & consensus: Clean Sweet Layer
Community sentiment: Clean Sweet Layer
Longevity: Clean Sweet Layer
Sillage & projection: Clean Sweet Layer
Value for money: Clean Fragrance
Versatility: Clean Fragrance
Note pyramid (duration): Clean Sweet Layer
Fragranxe ranking: Clean Fragrance

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Clean FragranceClean

Clean Sweet LayerClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 516 votes

Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerClean Sweet LayerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

41%Dislike

2%Hate

516 votes

24%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerClean Sweet LayerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityClean Sweet Layer

SillageClean Sweet Layer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value0

Category winnerClean FragranceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

powdery53%

floral42%

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

rose58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimePink GrapefruitOrangeBergamotOrange BlossomWild Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderLilyVioletJasminePassion FlowerDamask Rose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskGeraniumHeliotrope

Top30 to 60 minutes

GrapefruitOrangeOrange BlossomLime

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilyRoseGeranium

Base4 to 6 hours

Musk

Category winnerClean Sweet LayerLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall36

Winter33

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Category winnerClean FragranceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex41

Women55

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClean FragranceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Fragrance by Clean delivers a sharp, brisk rush of laundry-fresh clarity built around bright citrus and clean soapiness. The opening snaps with tart lime, pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot, backed by sweet orange and delicate orange blossom. As the initial splash calms, a powdery floral core emerges, led by cl…

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Clean Sweet Layer offers a crisp citrus opening that feels immediate and sunny. Fresh notes of grapefruit, sweet orange, and tart lime jump out first, balanced by the gentle blossom of orange flowers. As the initial zest softens, the fragrance moves into a clean floral core shaped by rose, geranium, and lily. Geranium…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Clean Fragrance or Clean Sweet Layer?

Clean Sweet Layer takes 5 of 8 categories. Clean Fragrance is rated 3.27/5 from 516 votes; Clean Sweet Layer is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes. Choose Clean Fragrance for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Clean Sweet Layer for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Fragrance or Clean Sweet Layer?

Clean Sweet Layer lasts longest (Clean Sweet Layer 93/100, Clean Fragrance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Fragrance or Clean Sweet Layer?

Clean Sweet Layer projects furthest (Clean Sweet Layer 69/100, Clean Fragrance 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Fragrance and Clean Sweet Layer smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange, Orange Blossom and Lily.

Is Clean Fragrance or Clean Sweet Layer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Fragrance is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean Fragrance is the stronger pick. Clean Fragrance suits daytime wear; Clean Sweet Layer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Fragrance and Clean Sweet Layer?

Clean Fragrance has top notes of Lime, Pink Grapefruit, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Lily, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Geranium and Heliotrope. Clean Sweet Layer has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Orange Blossom and Lime, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk.