Fragrance comparison

Watergate vs Nike Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Watergate

Cindy C.

2.001 votes

Rank #76,348 AmberCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nike Original

Nike · 1991

4.3435 votes

Rank #29,617 Woody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Original takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Watergate0/3

Nike Original3/3

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

WatergateCindy C.

Nike OriginalNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

4.34/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 36%Had 55%Want 9%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNike Original

SillageNike Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

woody83%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both 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

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1991

Reviews1

Category winnerNike OriginalHigher 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 …

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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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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, Watergate or Nike Original?

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

Which lasts longer, Watergate or Nike Original?

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

Which projects more, Watergate or Nike Original?

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

Do Watergate and Nike Original smell similar?

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

Is Watergate or Nike Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Watergate and Nike Original?

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