Fragrance comparison

Coriolan vs La Gitane

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 552 ratings analysed

5 wins

Coriolan

Guerlain

4.32526 votes

Rank #1,513 AromaticCitrus

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29%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #40,021 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coriolan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Coriolan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coriolan5/7

La Gitane2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriolanGuerlain

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerCoriolanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

526 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerCoriolanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCoriolanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SageLemonPetitgrainBergamotNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

FennelCorianderNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliBenzoin

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Coriander. Durations are only published for Coriolan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCoriolanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,513

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#40,021

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCoriolanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coriolan by Guerlain delivers a crisp, dry take on the traditional woody chypre style. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, herbal sage, and snappy petitgrain, setting an aromatic and herbal tone from the initial spray. As the citrus freshness recedes, warm coriander, fennel, and nutmeg …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coriolan or La Gitane?

Coriolan takes 5 of 7 categories. Coriolan is rated 4.32/5 from 526 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Coriolan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. 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, Coriolan or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Coriolan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriolan or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Coriolan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriolan and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Coriolan or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coriolan and La Gitane?

Coriolan has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Fennel, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli. 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.