Eau de Caron vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Caron takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau de CaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Caron4/7
La Gitane3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Caron
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Caron
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- La Gitane
- Versatility
- Eau de Caron
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Caron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de CaronCaronLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 46%Had 13%Want 40%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerEau de CaronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
6%Hate
80 votes
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerEau de CaronMost 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 winnerLa GitaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotClary SageAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
ThymeCarnationCedarJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid
Base
OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmber
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Thyme and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer63
Fall100
Winter67
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerEau de CaronMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,584
PerfumerGerard Lefort
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#42,216
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEau de CaronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Caron opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and basil before shifting into a dark, smoky heart. Thyme, clary sage, and oakmoss create an herbal chypre texture that settles into amber, myrrh, and leather. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sweet colognes.
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, Eau de Caron or La Gitane?
Eau de Caron takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Caron is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Eau de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Caron or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Eau de Caron 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Caron or La Gitane?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Eau de Caron 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Caron and La Gitane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Thyme and Carnation.
Is Eau de Caron or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Caron is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Caron is the stronger pick. La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Caron and La Gitane?
Eau de Caron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Aldehydes, heart notes of Thyme, Carnation, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin and Myrrh. 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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