Citron vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.
CitronChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron4/7
La Gitane2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron
- Community sentiment
- Citron
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Citron
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CitronPrisma ParfumsLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerCitronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerCitronMost 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 winnerCitronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
vanilla92%
marine84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Blood OrangeHeliotropeJuniper BerriesSea SaltLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineVioletCorianderNutmegIrisAlmond
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaDriftwoodAmbergrisSea Notes
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Coriander, Nutmeg and Iris. Durations are only published for Citron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer100
Fall56
Winter19
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,796
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#40,715
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCitronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitron by Prisma Parfums is an unexpected pairing of juicy citrus and creamy seaside warmth. It opens with an unmistakable burst of tart blood orange, seasoned with sea salt, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries. Rather than staying a simple summer cologne, it quickly reveals a powdery heart of iris, almond, a…
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, Citron or La Gitane?
Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Citron is rated 4.55/5 from 33 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Citron for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, 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, Citron or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Citron 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citron or La Gitane?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron and La Gitane smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Coriander, Nutmeg and Iris.
Is Citron or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. Citron suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron and La Gitane?
Citron has top notes of Blood Orange, Heliotrope, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Driftwood, Ambergris and Sea Notes. 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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