Fragrance comparison

Clean Shower Fresh for Men vs Gengis Khan

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Gengis Khan

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1962 votes

Rank #11,743 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gengis Khan takes 7 of 8 categories.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gengis Khan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men1/8

Gengis Khan7/8

Ratings & consensus: Gengis Khan
Community sentiment: Gengis Khan
Longevity: Gengis Khan
Sillage & projection: Gengis Khan
Value for money: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Versatility: Gengis Khan
Note pyramid (duration): Gengis Khan
Fragranxe ranking: Gengis Khan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

Gengis KhanMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

4.19/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerGengis KhanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerGengis KhanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGengis Khan

SillageGengis Khan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value47

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

MintCardamonThymeNutmeg

Base3 to 4 hours

Black TeaCedar

Top15-30 mins

ClovesBergamotLemonNutmegLavenderMintThymePepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinPatchouliOlibanumPine needlesVetiver

Category winnerGengis KhanLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Spring50

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day72

Night100

Category winnerGengis KhanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerGengis KhanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Shower Fresh for Men focuses on a straightforward, invigorating post-shower sensation built around crisp citrus and herbal greenery. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus kick that feels crisp and energetic. Soon after, cooling mint and aromatic thyme emerge along…

Reviews →

Marc de la Morandiere launched Gengis Khan in 1989 as an unapologetic, aromatic oriental woody blend. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and garden mint before pungent cloves and cracked black pepper seize control. It feels crisp and bristling. Within thirty minutes, herbal thyme and lave…

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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 Shower Fresh for Men or Gengis Khan?

Gengis Khan takes 7 of 8 categories. Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes; Gengis Khan is rated 4.19/5 from 62 votes. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gengis Khan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Gengis Khan?

Gengis Khan lasts longest (Gengis Khan 70/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Gengis Khan?

Gengis Khan projects furthest (Gengis Khan 61/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Gengis Khan smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mint and Thyme.

Is Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Gengis Khan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Gengis Khan is the stronger pick. Clean Shower Fresh for Men suits daytime wear; Gengis Khan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Gengis Khan?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cardamon, Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Black Tea and Cedar. Gengis Khan has top notes of Cloves, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Olibanum and Pine needles.