Cachet Noir vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cachet Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cachet NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cachet Noir4/7
La Gitane3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cachet Noir
- Community sentiment
- Cachet Noir
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Cachet Noir
- Versatility
- La Gitane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cachet Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cachet NoirPrince MatchabelliLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerCachet NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerCachet NoirMost 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 winnerCachet NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
floral61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesGalbanumPimentoCardamomBergamotFruity Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
AmberBenzoinCedarOlibanumLabdanumCivetMossCastoreum
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPimento, Cardamom, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Cachet Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer13
Fall100
Winter50
Day44
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,636
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#40,715
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCachet NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCachet Noir by Prince Matchabelli is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance launched in 1983. It opens with an energetic burst of aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, zesty bergamot, and a dusting of cardamom and pimento. As the brisk opening settles, a rich floral heart takes over, featuring spicy carnation, cinnamon, patchou…
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, Cachet Noir or La Gitane?
Cachet Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Cachet Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Cachet Noir for a amber and warm spicy 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, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cachet Noir or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Cachet Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cachet Noir or La Gitane?
Projection is very close: La Gitane 65/100, Cachet Noir 63/100 for sillage.
Do Cachet Noir and La Gitane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pimento, Cardamom, Bergamot and Carnation.
Is Cachet Noir or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cachet Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. Cachet Noir suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cachet Noir and La Gitane?
Cachet Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Pimento and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Olibanum. 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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