Fragrance comparison

Essere Gentile vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Essere Gentile

Zanini

4.6028 votes

Rank #11,145 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #44,955 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essere Gentile takes 2 of 3 categories.

Essere Gentile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Temptation of Windsor
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Essere Gentile2/3

Temptation of Windsor1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essere GentileZanini

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEssere Gentile

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeLiquidambarCedarmossGalbanumChinottoVanillaBenzoinOakmossVetiverCypressMyrtleOlive

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#44,955

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssere GentileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essere Gentile by Zanini balances the bitter kick of chinotto with earthy green cypress and a balsamic, warm base. The scent shifts from a bright, sharp Italian citrus opening into a deep, mossy forest floor that hugs the skin during cool autumn days.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essere Gentile or Temptation of Windsor?

Essere Gentile takes 2 of 3 categories. Essere Gentile is rated 4.60/5 from 28 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Essere Gentile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Temptation of Windsor for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Essere Gentile or Temptation of Windsor?

Essere Gentile lasts longest (Essere Gentile 83/100, Temptation of Windsor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essere Gentile or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Essere Gentile 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essere Gentile and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Essere Gentile or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

Essere Gentile suits day or night wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essere Gentile and Temptation of Windsor?

Essere Gentile features Bitter Orange, Liquidambar, Cedarmoss, Galbanum and Chinotto. 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.