Fragrance comparison

Dominance vs Watergate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dominance

Superz.

4.16204 votes

Rank #5,057 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Watergate

Cindy C.

2.001 votes

Rank #76,348 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dominance takes 3 of 3 categories.

Dominance
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Watergate
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Dominance3/3

Watergate0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DominanceSuperz.

WatergateCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

61%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

166 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityDominance

SillageDominance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesAmberPatchouliSea NotesWoodsy NotesBalsamic NotesLavenderAromatic NotesEarthy NotesSpicy NotesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Spicy NotesLavenderAmberCitrusesExotic Woods

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall71

Winter38

Day100

Night70

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,057

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDominanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dominance by Superz. centers on a bright, punchy pineapple note supported by woody and aquatic undertones. Launched in 2021, this fragrance leans heavily into a fresh, energetic profile that performs well in office settings. It offers a clean, versatile scent for men who enjoy fruity, aromatic compositions that stand …

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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, Dominance or Watergate?

Dominance takes 3 of 3 categories. Dominance is rated 4.16/5 from 204 votes; Watergate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dominance for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Watergate for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dominance or Watergate?

Dominance lasts longest (Dominance 75/100, Watergate 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dominance or Watergate?

Dominance projects furthest (Dominance 66/100, Watergate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dominance and Watergate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Amber, Lavender and Spicy Notes.

Is Dominance or Watergate better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dominance and Watergate?

Dominance features Citruses, Amber, Patchouli, Sea Notes and Woodsy Notes. Watergate features Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber, Citruses and Exotic Woods.