Fragrance comparison

Live Colorfully Gold vs Playmate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

Live Colorfully Gold

Kate Spade

4.577 votes

Rank #45,629 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Playmate

Mind Games

3.8946 votes

Rank #50,555 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live Colorfully Gold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Live Colorfully Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Playmate
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Live Colorfully Gold2/3

Playmate1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Live Colorfully GoldKate Spade

PlaymateMind Games

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

46%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPlaymate

SillageLive Colorfully Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value22

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

musky77%

coconut69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeWater LilyStar Anise

Heart

GardeniaTiare FlowerCoconut

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

Top

Coconut MilkWater LilyItalian Lemon

Heart

JasmineGardeniaTiare Flower

Base

Vanilla BeanMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Gardenia, Tiare Flower and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall93

Winter40

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLive Colorfully GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kate Spade Live Colorfully Gold opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and water lily, creating a sunny and fresh first impression. A subtle licorice edge from star anise cuts through the initial sweetness, giving the top notes a slightly spicy structure before the heart opens. As the fragrance warms on skin, g…

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Mind Games Playmate starts with a splash of zesty Italian lemon and cool water lily before rich coconut milk coats the top. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, heavy white floral notes of gardenia, tiare flower, and sweet jasmine take over the center. The dry-down relies on warm sandalwood, golden amber, and soft va…

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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, Live Colorfully Gold or Playmate?

Live Colorfully Gold takes 2 of 3 categories. Live Colorfully Gold is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Playmate is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Live Colorfully Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Playmate for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Live Colorfully Gold or Playmate?

Playmate lasts longest (Playmate 72/100, Live Colorfully Gold 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live Colorfully Gold or Playmate?

Live Colorfully Gold projects furthest (Live Colorfully Gold 64/100, Playmate 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live Colorfully Gold and Playmate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Gardenia, Tiare Flower and Amber.

Is Live Colorfully Gold or Playmate better for summer or winter?

Live Colorfully Gold suits daytime wear; Playmate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Live Colorfully Gold and Playmate?

Live Colorfully Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Water Lily and Star Anise, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower and Coconut, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Playmate has top notes of Coconut Milk, Water Lily and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla Bean, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.