Fragrance comparison

Watergate vs Oudh Crystal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

Watergate

Cindy C.

2.001 votes

Rank #76,348 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oudh Crystal

Al Musbah

—0 votes

Rank #74,675 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudh Crystal takes 3 of 3 categories.

Watergate
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Oudh Crystal
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Watergate0/3

Oudh Crystal3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WatergateCindy C.

Oudh CrystalAl Musbah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityOudh Crystal

SillageOudh Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

citrus100%

floral90%

fruity80%

oud70%

woody60%

sweet50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

Top

CitrusesFloral Notes

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Raspberry

Base

Exotic Woods

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Exotic Woods. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOudh CrystalHigher 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 →

Oudh Crystal is a bright, fruity oud that starts with a clean citrus lift and soft, airy florals, then turns into a raspberry-tinged oud and woods dry-down. It reads polished rather than rough or animalic, with sweetness kept in the background. If you like oud but want it framed with freshness and a berry twist, this …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Watergate or Oudh Crystal?

Oudh Crystal lasts longest (Oudh Crystal 80/100, Watergate 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Watergate or Oudh Crystal?

Oudh Crystal projects furthest (Oudh Crystal 75/100, Watergate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Watergate and Oudh Crystal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses and Exotic Woods.

Is Watergate or Oudh Crystal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Watergate and Oudh Crystal?

Watergate features Spicy Notes, Lavender, Amber, Citruses and Exotic Woods. Oudh Crystal has top notes of Citruses and Floral Notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Raspberry, a base of Exotic Woods.