Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs La Gitane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Charisma

Akbari

4.502 votes

Rank #57,205 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #42,289 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma0/4

La Gitane3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAkbari

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

iris69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White FlowersYlang-YlangSaffron

Heart

PatchouliJasmineIris

Base

Vanilla

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Saffron, Jasmine and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,289

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charisma by Akbari is a white floral scent with a warm, spicy edge. It opens on creamy white flowers and ylang-ylang, lifted by saffron, then moves into a smoother heart of jasmine, iris and patchouli. The dry-down turns softer and sweeter with vanilla over a woody, slightly powdery base. It reads unisex and tends to …

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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, Charisma or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 3 of 4 categories. Charisma is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Charisma for a white floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Charisma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Saffron, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Charisma or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

Charisma suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and La Gitane?

Charisma has top notes of White Flowers, Ylang-Ylang and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla. 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.