Fragrance comparison

Admiral Arktika vs Windsor

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

Admiral Arktika

Sergio Nero

2.001 votes

Rank #79,237 CitrusAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

Windsor

Creed

4.44126 votes

Rank #27,773 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Admiral Arktika
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Windsor
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Admiral Arktika2/4

Windsor2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Admiral ArktikaSergio Nero

WindsorCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

65%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityWindsor

SillageAdmiral Arktika

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value9

Category winnerAdmiral ArktikaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

conifer30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

rose72%

citrus58%

camphor44%

conifer30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeGreen Accord

Heart

CardamomEucalyptus

Base

CedarPine

Top20-30 mins

PineGinLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose

Base6-8 hrs

EucalyptusCedarOrange

InformationalShared notesLime, Eucalyptus, Cedar and Pine. Durations are only published for Windsor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall90

Winter45

Day100

Night97

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,773

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWindsorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Admiral Arktika by Sergio Nero presents a straightforward woody spicy profile for men. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a heart of aromatic eucalyptus and cardamom. The base centers on a crisp blend of cedar and pine, making it a functional choice for everyday office wear duri…

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Creed Windsor greets your nose like a chilled gin and tonic enjoyed on a veranda overlooking a crisp pine forest. The first spray delivers a splash of tart green lime and juniper berries, wrapped in cold highland pine needles that immediately clear the senses. Within twenty minutes, a clean, dew-covered garden rose st…

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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, Admiral Arktika or Windsor?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Admiral Arktika is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Windsor is rated 4.44/5 from 126 votes. Choose Admiral Arktika for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Windsor for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Admiral Arktika or Windsor?

Windsor lasts longest (Windsor 64/100, Admiral Arktika 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Admiral Arktika or Windsor?

Projection is very close: Admiral Arktika 63/100, Windsor 62/100 for sillage.

Do Admiral Arktika and Windsor smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Eucalyptus, Cedar and Pine.

Is Admiral Arktika or Windsor better for summer or winter?

Admiral Arktika suits day or night wear; Windsor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Admiral Arktika and Windsor?

Admiral Arktika has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Green Accord, heart notes of Cardamom and Eucalyptus, a base of Cedar and Pine. Windsor has top notes of Pine, Gin and Lime, heart notes of Rose, a base of Eucalyptus, Cedar and Orange.