Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs Lady Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lady Rose

Mith

4.502 votes

Rank #39,622 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lady Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lady Rose
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clearwater1/4

Lady Rose3/4

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

Lady RoseMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLady Rose

SillageLady Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLady RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and rose

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

Red BerriesLemonMandarin OrangeCassisGreen LeavesWatermelon

Heart

RoseGeraniumSea NotesPine TreeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskOakmossAmber

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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#39,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lady Rose by Mith wears like a fresh green rose with bright citrus, watery fruit and an aromatic edge. The rose stays central, but it is surrounded by leafy notes, sea air, soft woods and clean musk, so it reads breezier than a rich jammy floral. Best for spring and daytime wear, especially if you like rose with a sha…

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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 Lady Rose?

Lady Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Lady Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lady Rose for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or Lady Rose?

Lady Rose lasts longest (Lady Rose 60/100, Clearwater 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or Lady Rose?

Lady Rose projects furthest (Lady Rose 50/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and Lady Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Clearwater or Lady Rose better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear; Lady Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and Lady Rose?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. Lady Rose has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Sea Notes and Pine Tree, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.