Fragrance comparison

Contradiction vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,690 ratings analysed

Contradiction

Calvin Klein

3.742,685 votes

Rank #32,064 FloralWhite Floral

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64%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #48,106 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Contradiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Temptation of Windsor
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Contradiction1/3

Temptation of Windsor2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContradictionCalvin Klein

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes

Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

2,685 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

rose69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesLily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac. Durations are only published for Contradiction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer56

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women79

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,106

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerContradictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …

Reviews →

Temptation of Windsor is a bold floral aldehyde creation from Nimere Parfums that defies expectations. Opening with a crisp, soapy burst of aldehydes and fresh peony, it quickly shifts into a complex, woody, and metallic scent profile. Ideal for those seeking a challenging, artistic fragrance, it transitions from soft…

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 is better, Contradiction or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Temptation of Windsor for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Contradiction or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor lasts longest (Temptation of Windsor 73/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contradiction or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contradiction and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac.

Is Contradiction or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

Contradiction suits daytime wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contradiction and Temptation of Windsor?

Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Temptation of Windsor has top notes of Artemisia, Peony, Aldehydes and Lilac, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Lily and Honeysuckle, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Civet and Musk.