Fragrance comparison

Bold Intention vs La Gitane

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bold Intention

Eudora

4.4134 votes

Rank #26,073 AromaticWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,364 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bold Intention takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bold Intention
Choose it for a aromatic and woody 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.

Bold Intention5/7

La Gitane2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bold IntentionEudora

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerBold IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerBold IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBold IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBergamotRosemaryGingerJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPecanCoconut Water

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanFig TreeAmberSandalwoodCashmeranPatchouli

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Juniper and Amber. Durations are only published for Bold Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer14

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBold IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Date 28%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,364

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBold IntentionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Bold Intention is an aromatic woody fragrance built on a sharp burst of fresh spices and creamy woods. The first spray punches through with zesty bergamot, green rosemary, and a prickly kick of ginger. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as roasted pecan and coconut water intro…

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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, Bold Intention or La Gitane?

Bold Intention takes 5 of 7 categories. Bold Intention is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Bold Intention for a aromatic and woody 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, Bold Intention or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Bold Intention 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bold Intention or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Bold Intention 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bold Intention and La Gitane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Juniper and Amber.

Is Bold Intention or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bold Intention and La Gitane?

Bold Intention has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Rosemary and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Pecan and Coconut Water, a base of Tonka Bean, Fig Tree, Amber 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.