Fragrance comparison

Clean Shower Fresh for Men vs Monsieur Balmain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 558 ratings analysed

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Monsieur Balmain

Pierre Balmain · 1990

4.69449 votes

Rank #24,443 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monsieur Balmain
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men2/7

Monsieur Balmain4/7

Ratings & consensus: Monsieur Balmain
Community sentiment: Monsieur Balmain
Longevity: Monsieur Balmain
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Versatility: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monsieur Balmain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

Monsieur BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

4.69/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 56%Had 14%Want 31%

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainRating 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

72%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur Balmain

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value60

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%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy53%

fresh30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

LemonBergamotBitter OrangeMint

Heart

GingerSandalwoodRosemaryCarawayNutmegMossPepperThyme

Base

VetiverClary SageAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mint and Thyme. Durations are only published for Clean Shower Fresh for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Spring82

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,443

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched1990

Reviews0

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainHigher 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…

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Monsieur Balmain by Pierre Balmain is a sharp, sun-drenched blast of yellow lemon peel and bitter orange. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, completely unsweetened citrus that holds its ground in high heat. It works beautifully on humid summer days when sugary scents turn cloying.

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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 Monsieur Balmain?

Monsieur Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes; Monsieur Balmain is rated 4.69/5 from 449 votes. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur Balmain for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Monsieur Balmain?

They last about the same: Monsieur Balmain 63/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Monsieur Balmain?

Projection is very close: Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100, Monsieur Balmain 57/100 for sillage.

Do Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Monsieur Balmain smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mint and Thyme.

Is Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Monsieur Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Monsieur Balmain?

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. Monsieur Balmain has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Sandalwood, Rosemary and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Clary Sage, Amber and Musk.