Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs Antique Chypre

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Antique Chypre

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7924 votes

Rank #53,451 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antique Chypre takes 4 of 5 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antique Chypre
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Clearwater1/5

Antique Chypre4/5

Ratings & consensus: Antique Chypre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antique Chypre
Sillage & projection: Antique Chypre
Value for money: Antique Chypre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clearwater

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClearwaterFulton & Roark

Antique ChypreNegligé Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 22%Had 24%Want 53%

Category winnerAntique ChypreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

29%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAntique Chypre

SillageAntique Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAntique ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesGeraniumOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGeraniumBasil

Heart

OakmossIncense

Base

SandalwoodWhite IrisSea Notes

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Clearwater, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men9

Unisex73

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,451

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClearwaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clearwater by Fulton & Roark delivers a bracing, unconventional twist on the traditional marine cologne. You get an immediate splash of salty sea notes right out of the gate. Crisp geranium leaves follow close behind, cutting through the ocean mist with a sharp, green herbal bite that borders on minty rose. Beneath th…

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Antique Chypre by Negligé Perfume Lab opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, crushed basil, and geranium before settling into a deep heart of oakmoss and incense. Base notes of sandalwood, white iris, and sea notes deliver a dry, earthy finish on skin during cool autumn days.

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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, Clearwater or Antique Chypre?

Antique Chypre takes 4 of 5 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Antique Chypre is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Antique Chypre for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or Antique Chypre?

Antique Chypre lasts longest (Antique Chypre 82/100, Clearwater 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or Antique Chypre?

Antique Chypre projects furthest (Antique Chypre 59/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and Antique Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Clearwater or Antique Chypre better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear; Antique Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and Antique Chypre?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. Antique Chypre has top notes of Bergamot, Geranium and Basil, heart notes of Oakmoss and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, White Iris and Sea Notes.