Fragrance comparison

Truth vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,263 ratings analysed

Truth

Calvin Klein

3.984,258 votes

Rank #28,758 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #48,106 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Truth
Choose it for a floral and woody 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.

Truth1/3

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: Truth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TruthCalvin Klein

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,258 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 20%

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

33%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

4,258 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BambooCloverBergamotVetiverLemonPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyPeonySandalwoodMimosaSilkwood BlossomBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Lily, Peony and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Truth, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall48

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,758

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,106

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTruthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Truth presents a crisp, botanical take on modern freshness. Launched in 2000, this composition centers on damp greenery, dewy bamboo, and sunlit clover, balanced immediately by the zesty bite of bergamot and lemon. As the brisk opening settles, a soft heart emerges with clean peony, lily, and smooth sanda…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Truth or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. Truth is rated 3.98/5 from 4,258 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Truth for a floral and woody 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, Truth or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor lasts longest (Temptation of Windsor 73/100, Truth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truth or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Truth 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truth and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Lily, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Truth or Temptation of Windsor better for summer or winter?

Truth suits daytime wear; Temptation of Windsor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Truth and Temptation of Windsor?

Truth has top notes of Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Lily, Peony, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. 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.