Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs Gangster Extreme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

1 wins

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Gangster Extreme

Brocard

2.001 votes

Rank #71,236 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clearwater takes 1 of 1 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gangster Extreme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Clearwater1/1

Gangster Extreme0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Gangster ExtremeBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

amber80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

earthy50%

Scent match39%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

Notes

LavenderOakmossAmberWater MintSea NotesSandalwoodCorianderGeraniumRosemaryTobaccoNeroliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,236

PerfumerNot listed

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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Brocard Gangster Extreme opens with a sharp burst of synthetic calone, water mint, and crisp sea notes. It soon settles into a retro nineties fresh profile grounded by lavender, oakmoss, and dry cedar. Built primarily for hot summer days, gym sessions, or informal errands, it provides a clean, uncomplicated aquatic au…

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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 Gangster Extreme?

Clearwater takes 1 of 1 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Gangster Extreme is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gangster Extreme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.