Fragrance comparison

Clearwater vs Victory

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Clearwater

Fulton & Roark

3.6213 votes

Rank #22,909 AromaticMarine

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Victory

Alta Moda

4.0911 votes

Rank #21,289 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Victory takes 4 of 5 categories.

Clearwater
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Victory
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clearwater1/5

Victory4/5

Ratings & consensus: Victory
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clearwater
Sillage & projection: Victory
Value for money: Victory
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Victory

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClearwaterFulton & Roark

VictoryAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerVictoryRating 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

18%Love

73%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityClearwater

SillageVictory

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVictoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

fresh spicy80%

salty70%

rose60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

herbal60%

powdery50%

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

CorianderSea NotesMintGreen Notes

Heart

NeroliGeraniumRosemarySage

Base

CedarOakmossMuskAmberSandalwood

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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVictoryHigher 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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Victory by Alta Moda is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Coriander, Sea Notes, Mint and Green Notes; middle notes are Neroli, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage; base notes are Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

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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 Victory?

Victory takes 4 of 5 categories. Clearwater is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Victory is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Clearwater for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Victory for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clearwater or Victory?

They last about the same: Clearwater 48/100, Victory 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clearwater or Victory?

Victory projects furthest (Victory 53/100, Clearwater 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clearwater and Victory 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 Victory better for summer or winter?

Clearwater suits daytime wear; Victory suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clearwater and Victory?

Clearwater features Sea Notes, Geranium and Oakmoss. Victory has top notes of Coriander, Sea Notes, Mint and Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.