Fragrance comparison

Red Temptation Sandalwood vs Willows

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 542 ratings analysed

6 wins

Red Temptation Sandalwood

Zara

4.11362 votes

Rank #1,061 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Willows

Régime des Fleurs

4.04180 votes

Rank #5,335 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Temptation Sandalwood takes 6 of 7 categories.

Red Temptation Sandalwood
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Willows
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Red Temptation Sandalwood6/7

Willows1/7

Ratings & consensus: Red Temptation Sandalwood
Community sentiment: Red Temptation Sandalwood
Longevity: Red Temptation Sandalwood
Sillage & projection: Red Temptation Sandalwood
Value for money: Red Temptation Sandalwood
Versatility: Willows
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Temptation Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Temptation SandalwoodZara

WillowsRégime des Fleurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 362 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerRed Temptation SandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

43%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerRed Temptation SandalwoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRed Temptation Sandalwood

SillageRed Temptation Sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRed Temptation SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

iris69%

balsamic61%

powdery100%

violet86%

iris72%

fresh spicy58%

vanilla44%

musky30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White SandalwoodSandalwoodSaffronAmbergrisTonka BeanIrisWhite PepperViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

WheatCarrot SeedsIrisTonka BeanWhite PepperVioletMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Iris, White Pepper and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer44

Fall97

Winter52

Day100

Night34

Category winnerWillowsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex54

Women40

Men13

Unisex33

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#5,335

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRed Temptation SandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A sharp saffron and pepper opening gives Red Temptation Sandalwood a bold first impression, then the scent settles into creamy sandalwood, soft iris and tonka warmth. It wears richer and smoother as it develops, with a powdery woody finish that many people read as elegant, strong and firmly unisex. Best suited to cool…

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Willows by Régime des Fleurs is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Willows was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as unique blend of wheat and mimosa; refined, classy, and understated character; well-blended with no har…

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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, Red Temptation Sandalwood or Willows?

Red Temptation Sandalwood takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Temptation Sandalwood is rated 4.11/5 from 362 votes; Willows is rated 4.04/5 from 180 votes. Choose Red Temptation Sandalwood for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Willows for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Temptation Sandalwood or Willows?

Red Temptation Sandalwood lasts longest (Red Temptation Sandalwood 79/100, Willows 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Temptation Sandalwood or Willows?

Red Temptation Sandalwood projects furthest (Red Temptation Sandalwood 69/100, Willows 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Temptation Sandalwood and Willows smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Iris, White Pepper and Violet.

Is Red Temptation Sandalwood or Willows better for summer or winter?

For summer, Willows is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Temptation Sandalwood is the stronger pick. Willows suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Temptation Sandalwood and Willows?

Red Temptation Sandalwood features White Sandalwood, Sandalwood, Saffron, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. Willows features Wheat, Carrot Seeds, Iris, Tonka Bean and White Pepper.