Fragrance comparison

Nike Original vs Watergate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nike Original

Nike · 1991

4.3435 votes

Rank #29,617 Woody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%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?

Nike Original takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Nike Original3/3

Watergate0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nike OriginalNike

WatergateCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 36%Had 55%Want 9%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNike Original

SillageNike Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody83%

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

Spicy NotesLavenderAmberCitrusesExotic Woods

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1991

Reviews1

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNike OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike Original is a crisp, citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 1991. It opens with a bright blast of zesty citrus notes, leading into a refreshing heart of herbal lavender. The base features classic woody notes and amber, offering a clean, reliable, and straightforward profile. It serves as a versatile, easy…

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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, Nike Original or Watergate?

Nike Original takes 3 of 3 categories. Nike Original is rated 4.34/5 from 35 votes; Watergate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nike Original for a woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Watergate for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nike Original or Watergate?

Nike Original lasts longest (Nike Original 69/100, Watergate 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nike Original or Watergate?

Nike Original projects furthest (Nike Original 57/100, Watergate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nike Original and Watergate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Amber.

Is Nike Original or Watergate better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nike Original and Watergate?

Nike Original has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Watergate features Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber, Citruses and Exotic Woods.