Fragrance comparison

Pure Pastel Rose vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Pure Pastel Rose

Betty Barclay

3.6131 votes

Rank #33,469 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #43,970 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pure Pastel Rose
Choose it for a floral and rose 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.

Pure Pastel Rose1/3

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: Pure Pastel Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%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

13%Love

54%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesLilac, Peony, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

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#33,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,970

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPure Pastel RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Pastel Rose by Betty Barclay is a bright floral scent for women, featuring a crisp opening of lilac and violet leaf. The heart blends rose and peony, supported by a grounding base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers an easygoing, everyday profile, making it a suitable choice for those who prefer modern…

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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, Pure Pastel Rose or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Pure Pastel Rose for a floral and rose 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, Pure Pastel Rose or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor lasts longest (Temptation of Windsor 73/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Pastel Rose or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Pure Pastel Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Pastel Rose and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Lilac, Peony, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Pure Pastel Rose or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

Pure Pastel Rose suits daytime wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Pastel Rose and Temptation of Windsor?

Pure Pastel Rose has top notes of Lilac, Violet Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Flowers, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.