C vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
C2/4
La Gitane2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- C
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- C
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CMarie Saint PierreLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
23 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
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageLa Gitane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
smoky91%
white floral83%
animalic74%
citrus65%
woody56%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both leather and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
SaffronBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
LeatherAfrican Orange FlowerFreesia
Base1 to 2 hours
BirchMuskVirginia Cedar
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Leather and Birch. Durations are only published for C, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,441
PerfumerEvelyn El Koubi
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#41,009
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotC by Marie Saint Pierre pairs clean citrus brightness with dark, smoky woods and supple leather. Created by perfumer Evelyn El Koubi, the scent opens with crisp bergamot and a dusting of warm saffron. As the initial freshness settles, soft leather emerges alongside sweet African orange flower and delicate freesia. The…
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, C or La Gitane?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. C is rated 4.13/5 from 23 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose C for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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, C or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, C 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, C or La Gitane?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, C 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do C and La Gitane smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and smoky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Leather and Birch.
Is C or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
C suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in C and La Gitane?
C has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, African Orange Flower and Freesia, a base of Birch, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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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