Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs Imperial Iris Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #41,586 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clearwater2/4

Imperial Iris Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Imperial Iris Cologne
Sillage & projection: Imperial Iris Cologne
Value for money: Clearwater
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

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityImperial Iris Cologne

SillageImperial Iris Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerClearwaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%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

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,586

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Floris Imperial Iris Cologne opens with a brisk splash of bergamot, sea notes, and tart cassis before settling into an airy lavender heart. A clean backbone of iris flower, neroli, and oakmoss emerges on warm skin. Built as a fresh botanical interpretation of traditional Eau de Cologne, it shines during sunlit spring …

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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 Imperial Iris Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Imperial Iris Cologne is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imperial Iris Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Imperial Iris Cologne lasts longest (Imperial Iris Cologne 65/100, Clearwater 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Imperial Iris Cologne projects furthest (Imperial Iris Cologne 46/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and Imperial Iris Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Clearwater or Imperial Iris Cologne better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear; Imperial Iris Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and Imperial Iris Cologne?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. Imperial Iris Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Cassis and Lavender, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rose, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Iris Flower, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.