Fragrance comparison

Gin & Tonic vs Windsor

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

Gin & Tonic

Demeter Fragrance

3.65175 votes

Rank #17,512 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Windsor

Creed

4.44126 votes

Rank #25,536 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Windsor takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gin & Tonic
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Windsor
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gin & Tonic2/8

Windsor6/8

Ratings & consensus: Windsor
Community sentiment: Windsor
Longevity: Windsor
Sillage & projection: Windsor
Value for money: Gin & Tonic
Versatility: Windsor
Note pyramid (duration): Windsor
Fragranxe ranking: Gin & Tonic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gin & TonicDemeter Fragrance

WindsorCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerWindsorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

53%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

65%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerWindsorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityWindsor

SillageWindsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value9

Category winnerGin & TonicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

aquatic65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

woody100%

aromatic86%

rose72%

citrus58%

camphor44%

conifer30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GinLimeWater Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

PineGinLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose

Base6-8 hrs

EucalyptusCedarOrange

Category winnerWindsorLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer67

Fall90

Winter45

Day100

Night97

Category winnerWindsorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex76

Women9

Casual 54%Work 24%Party 14%Date 8%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,536

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGin & TonicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Gin & Tonic delivers an instant splash of ice-cold refreshment. Crisp lime peel cuts through the opening alongside sparkling water notes and the bitter pine bite of aromatic juniper. It smells shockingly real. Pouring a chilled cocktail over crushed ice on a sweltering July patio produces this exact aroma. The…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gin & Tonic or Windsor?

Windsor takes 6 of 8 categories. Gin & Tonic is rated 3.65/5 from 175 votes; Windsor is rated 4.44/5 from 126 votes. Choose Gin & Tonic for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Windsor for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gin & Tonic or Windsor?

Windsor lasts longest (Windsor 64/100, Gin & Tonic 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gin & Tonic or Windsor?

Windsor projects furthest (Windsor 62/100, Gin & Tonic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gin & Tonic and Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Gin and Lime.

Is Gin & Tonic or Windsor better for summer or winter?

For summer, Windsor is the stronger pick. For winter, Windsor is the stronger pick. Gin & Tonic suits daytime wear; Windsor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gin & Tonic and Windsor?

Gin & Tonic features Gin, Lime and Water Notes. Windsor has top notes of Pine, Gin and Lime, heart notes of Rose, a base of Eucalyptus, Cedar and Orange.