Fragrance comparison

Zanzi vs Temptation of Windsor

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Zanzi

Marilyn Miglin

4.1921 votes

Rank #21,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Temptation of Windsor

Nimere Parfums

4.005 votes

Rank #46,844 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Zanzi
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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.

Zanzi1/3

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: Zanzi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZanziMarilyn Miglin

Temptation of WindsorNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

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

48%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTemptation of Windsor

SillageTemptation of Windsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

floral83%

herbal74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChamomileHoneysuckleVetiverWoody NotesMagnoliaLilyIrisPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaPeonyAldehydesLilacVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaLilyHoneysuckleTiare FlowerJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossCivetMuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Vetiver, Magnolia and Lily. Durations are only published for Zanzi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,844

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerZanziHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zanzi by Marilyn Miglin is an earthy floral woody musk that leans dry, botanical, and calm. Instead of modern sugar or heavy fruit, it opens with a distinct herbal character led by dried chamomile. White florals step forward through honeysuckle, magnolia, and lily, but they remain fresh rather than sweet. Earthy vetiv…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zanzi or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor takes 2 of 3 categories. Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Temptation of Windsor is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Zanzi for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Zanzi or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor lasts longest (Temptation of Windsor 73/100, Zanzi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zanzi or Temptation of Windsor?

Temptation of Windsor projects furthest (Temptation of Windsor 83/100, Zanzi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zanzi and Temptation of Windsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Magnolia and Lily.

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

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

What are the notes in Zanzi and Temptation of Windsor?

Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia. 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.