B.B. vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Gitane takes 5 of 7 categories.
B.B.Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
B.B.2/7
La Gitane5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- La Gitane
- Community sentiment
- La Gitane
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- B.B.
- Versatility
- B.B.
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Gitane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
B.B.V CantoLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerLa GitaneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
30%Like
26%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
50 votes
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerLa GitaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageLa Gitane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerB.B.Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
floral61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
LemonBitter OrangeBergamotBulgarian Rose
Heart3 to 4 hours
LavenderCuminYlang-YlangLotusPepper
Base4 to 7 hours
MyrrhOakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for B.B., so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall88
Winter38
Day100
Night88
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerB.B.Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,204
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#42,524
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotB.B. by V Canto is a bright, contrasting floral woody musk that kicks off with an energetic flash of citrus and spice. Crisp lemon, bitter orange, and bergamot provide an immediate tartness, accented by subtle Bulgarian rose. As the top settles, an aromatic blend of lavender, cumin, and pepper develops alongside exoti…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, B.B. or La Gitane?
La Gitane takes 5 of 7 categories. B.B. is rated 3.54/5 from 50 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose B.B. for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, B.B. or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, B.B. 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, B.B. or La Gitane?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, B.B. 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do B.B. and La Gitane smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is B.B. or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
For summer, B.B. is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. B.B. suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in B.B. and La Gitane?
B.B. has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin, Ylang-Ylang and Lotus, a base of Myrrh, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.
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