Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs New West for Him

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 597 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

New West for Him

Aramis

4.17584 votes

Rank #23,894 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New West for Him takes 4 of 5 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New West for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Clearwater1/5

New West for Him4/5

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

New West for HimAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

4.17/ 5 · 584 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNew West for HimRating 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

45%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

584 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNew West for Him

SillageNew West for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNew West for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

herbal30%

Scent match37%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

Sea NotesMintAldehydesBergamotArtemisiaLavenderCaraway

Heart

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesBay LeafWatermelonGeraniumCorianderJasmine

Base

CedarOakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,894

PerfumerHarry Fremont

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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New West for Him is a brisk, old-school aromatic aquatic built around mint, sea air, pine, herbs, and a slightly unusual melon twist. It opens sharp and green, then settles into a woody, mossy, leathery drydown. It suits someone who enjoys masculine fresh scents with character rather than a smooth modern blue style. I…

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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 New West for Him?

New West for Him takes 4 of 5 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; New West for Him is rated 4.17/5 from 584 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New West for Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or New West for Him?

New West for Him lasts longest (New West for Him 73/100, Clearwater 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or New West for Him?

New West for Him projects furthest (New West for Him 60/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and New West for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Clearwater or New West for Him better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and New West for Him?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. New West for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, Mint, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Bay Leaf and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Leather and Sandalwood.