Fragrance comparison

Windsor vs Ambre Gris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Windsor

Ignacio Figueras

4.4117 votes

Rank #47,170 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Gris

Nych Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #54,318 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Windsor
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Gris
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Windsor1/2

Ambre Gris1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Gris
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Windsor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WindsorIgnacio Figueras

Ambre GrisNych Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Gris

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral91%

white floral83%

soft spicy74%

yellow floral65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotClary SageCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusHoneysuckleOrris

Base4 to 7 hours

LeatherCedarAmber

Top

Red BerriesBergamotSpicy NotesFruity NotesWhite PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderClary SageOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Orris. Durations are only published for Windsor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall82

Winter64

Day100

Night36

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women15

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,170

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWindsorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Windsor by Ignacio Figueras is a woody aromatic fragrance built around an unexpected contrast of crisp herbs, floral sweetness, and supple leather. The scent opens with a burst of bergamot brightened by herbal clary sage and warm cardamom. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral core takes over, blending velve…

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Ambre Gris by Nych Perfumes opens with a lively splash of tart red berries, zesty bergamot, and a crackle of crushed cardamom and white pepper. As the sharp spices settle, a soothing blend of clean lavender, herbal clary sage, and powdery orris rounds out the middle. The base grounds the fragrance in earthy patchouli,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Windsor or Ambre Gris?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Windsor is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Ambre Gris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Windsor for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Gris for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Windsor or Ambre Gris?

Ambre Gris lasts longest (Ambre Gris 100/100, Windsor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Windsor and Ambre Gris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Orris.

Is Windsor or Ambre Gris better for summer or winter?

Windsor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Windsor and Ambre Gris?

Windsor has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage and Cardamom, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honeysuckle and Orris, a base of Leather, Cedar and Amber. Ambre Gris has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Ambergris.