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Broye vs La Gitane

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

Updated 74 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Broye takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Broye

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • La Gitane

    Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Broye5/7
La Gitane2/7
Ratings & consensus
Broye
Community sentiment
Broye
Longevity
La Gitane
Sillage & projection
Broye
Value for money
Broye
Versatility
La Gitane
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Broye

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BroyeMoudon
La GitaneNimere Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.52/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerBroyeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
71%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

48 votes

35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerBroyeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageBroye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value50
Category winnerBroyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
mossy70%
earthy60%
citrus50%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGalbanumLemonNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperCedarwoodJasmineIris
Base6-8+ hrs
MossLeatherPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Juniper. Durations are only published for Broye, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex13
Women7
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,216

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBroyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Broye delivers a bracing burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and sharp green galbanum that quickly settles into an aromatic heart of crushed juniper berries and dry cedarwood. The opening brings an invigorating, cool snap that feels like stepping out into a crisp morning breeze. As the citrus sparkle softens on warm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Broye or La Gitane?

Broye takes 5 of 7 categories. Broye is rated 4.52/5 from 48 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Broye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Broye or La Gitane?

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

Which projects more, Broye or La Gitane?

Projection is very close: Broye 67/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.

Do Broye and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Juniper.

Is Broye or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Broye and La Gitane?

Broye has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Juniper, Cedarwood, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Moss, Leather, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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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