Fragrance comparison

Colour Me Gold vs Watergate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

Colour Me Gold

Milton Lloyd

4.26104 votes

Rank #27,680 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%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?

Colour Me Gold takes 3 of 3 categories.

Colour Me Gold
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Watergate
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Colour Me Gold3/3

Watergate0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colour Me GoldMilton Lloyd

WatergateCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 63%Had 16%Want 20%

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

53%Love

32%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityColour Me Gold

SillageColour Me Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

green61%

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitrusesGrapefruitPeppermint

Heart

CinnamonSpicy NotesLavenderHerbal NotesRose

Base

AmberLeatherWhite WoodsPatchouli

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

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerColour Me GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd Colour Me Gold hits the air with a loud burst of sweet citrus and peppermint. It is an unapologetic, loud oriental fougere that does not do subtle. On skin, it quickly drops the sparkling fruit to reveal a heavy cinnamon and lavender heart. This middle phase feels warm, slightly herbal, and very thick. As…

Reviews →

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, Colour Me Gold or Watergate?

Colour Me Gold takes 3 of 3 categories. Colour Me Gold is rated 4.26/5 from 104 votes; Watergate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Colour Me Gold for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Watergate for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Colour Me Gold or Watergate?

Colour Me Gold lasts longest (Colour Me Gold 66/100, Watergate 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colour Me Gold or Watergate?

Colour Me Gold projects furthest (Colour Me Gold 63/100, Watergate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colour Me Gold and Watergate smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes, Lavender and Amber.

Is Colour Me Gold or Watergate better for summer or winter?

Watergate suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colour Me Gold and Watergate?

Colour Me Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spicy Notes, Lavender and Herbal Notes, a base of Amber, Leather, White Woods and Patchouli. Watergate features Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber, Citruses and Exotic Woods.