Fragrance comparison

L'Arrivee vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

L'Arrivee

House of Matriarch

3.8739 votes

Rank #40,882 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #43,866 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Arrivee
Choose it for a woody and sweet 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.

L'Arrivee1/3

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: L'Arrivee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ArriveeHouse of Matriarch

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

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

38%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

39 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

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineMarigoldMimosaMagnoliaBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

OlibanumPalisander RosewoodBroomTiare FlowerNeroli

Base8-10 hrs

SandalwoodHoneyVanilla

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Mimosa, Magnolia and Tiare Flower. Durations are only published for L'Arrivee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer45

Fall100

Winter18

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 33%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,882

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,866

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'ArriveeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch L'Arrivee opens with an immediate burst of natural jasmine, bright bergamot, and bitter marigold. It feels sunny yet grounding from the first spray. As the citrus sparkle recedes, sweet mimosa and waxy magnolia soften the floral edges. The fragrance does not turn soapy or sharp. Instead, it sinks in…

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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, L'Arrivee or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Arrivee is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Arrivee for a woody and sweet 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, L'Arrivee or Temptation of Windsor?

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

Which projects more, L'Arrivee or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, L'Arrivee 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Arrivee and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Mimosa, Magnolia and Tiare Flower.

Is L'Arrivee or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

L'Arrivee suits daytime wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Arrivee and Temptation of Windsor?

L'Arrivee has top notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Mimosa and Magnolia, heart notes of Olibanum, Palisander Rosewood, Broom and Tiare Flower, a base of Sandalwood, Honey and Vanilla. 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.