Fragrance comparison

Arcadia vs La Gitane

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arcadia

Paradis des Sens

4.2075 votes

Rank #10,115 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,637 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arcadia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arcadia
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arcadia5/7

La Gitane1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArcadiaParadis des Sens

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerArcadiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageArcadia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArcadiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

soft spicy83%

patchouli65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCorianderVioletTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPatchouliOakmoss

Base8-10 hrs

Woody NotesVanillaAmbergrisBenzoin

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Arcadia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer84

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerArcadiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex63

Women5

Date 32%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 19%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#37,637

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerArcadiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arcadia by Paradis des Sens kicks off with a sharp blast of bright tangerine and cracked pink pepper. That initial citrus sparkle quickly collides with crisp coriander and green violet leaves. The opening is punchy. Within twenty minutes, earthy patchouli, clean cedar, and bitter oakmoss take control of the sillage. T…

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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, Arcadia or La Gitane?

Arcadia takes 5 of 7 categories. Arcadia is rated 4.20/5 from 75 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Arcadia for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arcadia or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Arcadia 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arcadia or La Gitane?

Arcadia projects furthest (Arcadia 69/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arcadia and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Arcadia or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Arcadia and La Gitane?

Arcadia has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Violet and Tangerine, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Oakmoss, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Ambergris and Benzoin. 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.