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Spring in Provence vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 74 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Spring in Provence

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus 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.

Spring in Provence1/3
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
Spring in Provence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion
Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%
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
29%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

69 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
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
floral100%
white floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotPassionfruitCoriander
Heart2-3 hrs
HoneysuckleMimosaViolet
Base4-6 hrs
VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Top
ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine
Base
VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Mimosa, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Spring in Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer29
Fall12
Winter0
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,262

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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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, Spring in Provence or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus 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, Spring in Provence or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor lasts longest (Temptation of Windsor 73/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spring in Provence or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spring in Provence and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Spring in Provence or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

Spring in Provence suits daytime wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spring in Provence and Temptation of Windsor?

Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.

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