Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs La Gitane

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,994 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blast From the Past3/4

La Gitane1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageBlast From the Past

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Jasmine, Rose and Coriander. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#38,994

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlast From the PastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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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, Blast From the Past or La Gitane?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 4 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Blast From the Past 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or La Gitane?

Projection is very close: Blast From the Past 67/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.

Do Blast From the Past and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Jasmine, Rose and Coriander.

Is Blast From the Past or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and La Gitane?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. 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.