Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs La Gitane

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,067 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,034 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man5/7

La Gitane2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Community sentiment: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: La Gitane
Value for money: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Versatility: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Bella Notte Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperCardamomCorianderNutmegCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Work 33%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,067

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#38,034

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Man opens with an energetic flash of citron, tart lime, and bright lemon. The sharp citrus burst settles within minutes, clearing room for a dry spice market profile dominated by prickly Sichuan pepper, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. As warmth builds on skin, creamy cedar shavings, smooth …

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La Gitane by Nimere Parfums creates an atmosphere of bohemian mystery, blending pimento and saffron with a dense, resinous base. This 2016 release captures a nomadic, camp-fire vibe through heavy leather and animalic notes. It suits those seeking a dark, spicy, and original scent for cold autumn evenings or crisp wint…

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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, 1881 Bella Notte Man or La Gitane?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. 1881 Bella Notte Man suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and La Gitane?

1881 Bella Notte Man has top notes of Citron, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. La Gitane has top notes of Pimento, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Coriander, Thyme, Carnation and African Geranium, a base of Leather, Spicy Notes, Birch and Castoreum.