Fragrance comparison

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal vs La Gitane

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,329 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,386 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 2 of 4 categories.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal1/4

La Gitane2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Gitane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both leather, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 24%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,386

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…

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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, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 2 of 4 categories. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or La Gitane?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and La Gitane?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. 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.