Fragrance comparison

Gypsy vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gypsy

Marilyn Miglin

3.8211 votes

Rank #23,326 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #46,844 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gypsy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gypsy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Temptation of Windsor
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gypsy2/3

Temptation of Windsor1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GypsyMarilyn Miglin

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

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

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGypsy

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerGalangaBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacHoneysuckleWhite OrchidTiare Flower

Base6 to 8 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVanillaBenzoin

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Tiare Flower, Musk and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Gypsy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,844

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGypsyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gypsy by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct clash of brisk culinary spices and sweet white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grated ginger, zesty bergamot, aromatic galanga, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, a lush floral bouquet emerges, driven by rich jasmine sambac, sweet honeysuckle, …

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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, Gypsy or Temptation of Windsor?

Gypsy takes 2 of 3 categories. Gypsy is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gypsy for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Temptation of Windsor for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gypsy or Temptation of Windsor?

Gypsy lasts longest (Gypsy 80/100, Temptation of Windsor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gypsy or Temptation of Windsor?

Projection is very close: Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Gypsy 81/100 for sillage.

Do Gypsy and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Tiare Flower, Musk and Benzoin.

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

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

What are the notes in Gypsy and Temptation of Windsor?

Gypsy has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Galanga and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle, White Orchid and Tiare Flower, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.