Fragrance comparison

Watergate vs English Blazer Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Watergate

Cindy C.

2.001 votes

Rank #76,348 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

English Blazer Gold

Yardley

4.3219 votes

Rank #43,360 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

English Blazer Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Watergate
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
English Blazer Gold
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Watergate0/4

English Blazer Gold4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WatergateCindy C.

English Blazer GoldYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

4.32/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEnglish Blazer Gold

SillageEnglish Blazer Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value93

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match78%Very similar · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Spicy NotesLavenderAmberCitrusesExotic Woods

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Spicy NotesLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Exotic WoodsAmberMyrrhResins

Category winnerEnglish Blazer GoldLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnglish Blazer GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

English Blazer Gold by Yardley opens with a lively splash of juicy citruses and fresh green leaves, instantly giving off the vibe of a classic barbershop cologne. Within twenty minutes, the bright opening mellows into a soothing blend of clean lavender and aromatic kitchen spices that feel warm, herbal, and dependable…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Watergate or English Blazer Gold?

English Blazer Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Watergate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; English Blazer Gold is rated 4.32/5 from 19 votes. Choose Watergate for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose English Blazer Gold for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Watergate or English Blazer Gold?

English Blazer Gold lasts longest (English Blazer Gold 69/100, Watergate 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Watergate or English Blazer Gold?

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

Do Watergate and English Blazer Gold smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber and Citruses.

Is Watergate or English Blazer Gold better for summer or winter?

Watergate suits day or night wear; English Blazer Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Watergate and English Blazer Gold?

Watergate features Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber, Citruses and Exotic Woods. English Blazer Gold has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spicy Notes and Lavender, a base of Exotic Woods, Amber, Myrrh and Resins.