Fragrance comparison

Dune vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13,328 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dune

Dior · 1991

3.9513,323 votes

Rank #991 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #49,924 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dune takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dune
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Temptation of Windsor
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dune2/3

Temptation of Windsor1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuneDior

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

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

39%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

12,689 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDune

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony

Heart

LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peony, Lily and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex25

Women72

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#991

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir

Launched1991

Reviews360

Overall rank#49,924

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Dune smells like warm, sun-baked coastal sand and dry cedar wood on a breezy late summer afternoon. Instead of leaning on sugary fruits or heavy vanilla syrup, Dune opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of aldehydes, zesty mandarin orange, and dry Brazilian rosewood. As the bright opening settles on your skin, gent…

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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…

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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, Dune or Temptation of Windsor?

Dune takes 2 of 3 categories. Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Temptation of Windsor for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dune or Temptation of Windsor?

They last about the same: Dune 75/100, Temptation of Windsor 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dune or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Dune 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dune and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peony, Lily and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Dune and Temptation of Windsor?

Dune has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. 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.