Fragrance comparison

Camera 600 vs Watergate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Camera 600

Max Deville

4.504 votes

Rank #38,126 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Watergate

Cindy C.

2.001 votes

Rank #76,348 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Camera 600
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Watergate
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Camera 6001/3

Watergate1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Watergate
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Camera 600

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Camera 600Max Deville

WatergateCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 50%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityWatergate

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Woody NotesCitruses

Heart

Spicy NotesRosemaryLavender

Base

AmberCedar

Notes

Spicy NotesLavenderAmberCitrusesExotic Woods

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spicy Notes, Lavender and Amber. Durations are only published for Watergate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCamera 600Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Camera 600 leans classic and unmistakably vintage, a woody spicy scent with a clean-soap edge rather than heavy sweetness. The opening can feel pungent at first, then settles into warm amber, dry cedar, lavender and rosemary, with a small citrus lift that keeps it fresher than the note list suggests. It suits someone …

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Watergate by Cindy C. is an aromatic fragrance for men built around a contrast of brisk sharpness and deep warmth. It leads with zesty citruses and fresh spicy nuances that deliver a clean, crisp opening. As the initial freshness settles, a classic lavender heart emerges alongside warm spicy notes, giving the scent a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Camera 600 or Watergate?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Camera 600 is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Watergate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Camera 600 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Watergate for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Camera 600 or Watergate?

Watergate lasts longest (Watergate 53/100, Camera 600 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Camera 600 or Watergate?

Projection is very close: Camera 600 50/100, Watergate 50/100 for sillage.

Do Camera 600 and Watergate smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes, Lavender and Amber.

Is Camera 600 or Watergate better for summer or winter?

Camera 600 suits daytime wear; Watergate suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Camera 600 and Watergate?

Camera 600 has top notes of Woody Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Amber and Cedar. Watergate features Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber, Citruses and Exotic Woods.