Fragrance comparison

Paris – Édimbourg vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,295 ratings analysed

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #46,221 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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.

Paris – Édimbourg1/3

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: Paris – Édimbourg

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesCedar, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,221

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Paris – Édimbourg or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Paris – Édimbourg or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor lasts longest (Temptation of Windsor 73/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Édimbourg or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Édimbourg and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Paris – Édimbourg or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Édimbourg and Temptation of Windsor?

Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk 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.