Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs MK High Intensity Ocean

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

MK High Intensity Ocean

Mary Kay

3.6638 votes

Rank #27,507 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MK High Intensity Ocean takes 4 of 6 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MK High Intensity Ocean
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clearwater1/6

MK High Intensity Ocean4/6

Ratings & consensus: MK High Intensity Ocean
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MK High Intensity Ocean
Sillage & projection: MK High Intensity Ocean
Value for money: MK High Intensity Ocean
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Clearwater

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClearwaterFulton & Roark

MK High Intensity OceanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.66/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 62%Had 22%Want 16%

Category winnerMK High Intensity OceanRating 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

26%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMK High Intensity Ocean

SillageMK High Intensity Ocean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMK High Intensity OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

marine77%

warm spicy69%

aquatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and marine

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGreen MandarinGingerBergamotjuniper berrySpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Water FruitGeraniumNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliOakmossWhite Amber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring84

Summer100

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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MK High Intensity Ocean by Mary Kay hits skin with an immediate blast of crisp sea notes, tart green mandarin, and zesty ginger. You get a sharp rush of cooling alcohol right at the nozzle before the aquatic mist settles down. The profile stays breezy and casual. Two sprays wake up your senses. Water fruit and geraniu…

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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 MK High Intensity Ocean?

MK High Intensity Ocean takes 4 of 6 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; MK High Intensity Ocean is rated 3.66/5 from 38 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MK High Intensity Ocean for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or MK High Intensity Ocean?

MK High Intensity Ocean lasts longest (MK High Intensity Ocean 53/100, Clearwater 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or MK High Intensity Ocean?

MK High Intensity Ocean projects furthest (MK High Intensity Ocean 50/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and MK High Intensity Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Clearwater or MK High Intensity Ocean better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear; MK High Intensity Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and MK High Intensity Ocean?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. MK High Intensity Ocean has top notes of Sea Notes, Green Mandarin, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Fruit, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and White Amber.