Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino

Angel Schlesser

3.5826 votes

Rank #43,290 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino takes 4 of 5 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clearwater1/5

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino4/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Sillage & projection: Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Value for money: Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
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

Eau Fraîche Citrus MarinoAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 26%

Category winnerEau Fraîche Citrus MarinoRating 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

8%Love

62%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityEau Fraîche Citrus Marino

SillageEau Fraîche Citrus Marino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEau Fraîche Citrus MarinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

marine77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, marine 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

LemonSea NotesBergamotTangerineGalbanumRed ThymeBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverLavenderGeraniumPatchouli

Base

MuskOakmossTonka BeanVanilla

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,290

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

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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Angel Schlesser Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino starts with a sharp splash of tart lemon, juicy tangerine, and salty sea notes. A grassy bitterness from galbanum and red thyme cuts through the watery sweetness right away. As the initial spray settles on warm skin, green lavender and earthy vetiver anchor the marine mist. Th…

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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 Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino?

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino takes 4 of 5 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino?

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino lasts longest (Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino 54/100, Clearwater 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino?

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino projects furthest (Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino 54/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, marine and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Clearwater or Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear; Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino has top notes of Lemon, Sea Notes, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.