Fragrance comparison

Semazen vs Clean Slate

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Semazen

Seven Gates

4.0933 votes

Rank #14,096 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Clean Slate

Seven Gates

4.2025 votes

Rank #22,592 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Slate takes 4 of 7 categories.

Semazen
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Clean Slate
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Semazen3/7

Clean Slate4/7

Ratings & consensus: Clean Slate
Community sentiment: Clean Slate
Longevity: Semazen
Sillage & projection: Clean Slate
Value for money: Clean Slate
Versatility: Semazen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semazen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SemazenSeven Gates

Clean SlateSeven Gates

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 76%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

Category winnerClean SlateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

21%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

64%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerClean SlateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySemazen

SillageClean Slate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerClean SlateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

bitter65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

leather83%

aromatic65%

smoky48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AbsintheLavenderCardamomWormwoodCinnamon

Heart

Guaiac WoodMintPatchouliCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherPapyrus

Top

AbsintheInkIncenseNutmegCinnamonBlue Lavender

Heart

BirchVetiverGuaiac WoodWhiskey

Base

PapyrusLeatherCastoreumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Spring73

Summer27

Fall64

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerSemazenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex59

Women5

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,096

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#22,592

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSemazenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Semazen by Seven Gates delivers a dark, aromatic experience built around a core of bitter absinthe and dry woods. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a mystical, herbaceous scent that stands out in cold weather. It balances fresh lavender with a warm, resinous dry-down, making it a distinct choice for crisp autumn…

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Clean Slate by Seven Gates is a dry woody fragrance that cuts through damp weather with a sharp, botanical edge. Developed by perfumer Emilie Bouge in 2024, it layers bitter absinthe and cold incense over a dark base of vetiver and smoky birch. It is built for someone looking for a quiet, introspective scent that thri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Semazen or Clean Slate?

Clean Slate takes 4 of 7 categories. Semazen is rated 4.09/5 from 33 votes; Clean Slate is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Semazen for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Clean Slate for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Semazen or Clean Slate?

Semazen lasts longest (Semazen 83/100, Clean Slate 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semazen or Clean Slate?

Projection is very close: Clean Slate 73/100, Semazen 72/100 for sillage.

Do Semazen and Clean Slate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Semazen or Clean Slate better for summer or winter?

For summer, Semazen is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean Slate is the stronger pick. Semazen suits evening wear; Clean Slate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semazen and Clean Slate?

Semazen has top notes of Absinthe, Lavender, Cardamom and Wormwood, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Mint, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Papyrus. Clean Slate has top notes of Absinthe, Ink, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Birch, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Whiskey, a base of Papyrus, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.