Fragrance comparison

Erbe Alpine vs La Gitane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Erbe Alpine

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,767 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #38,475 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 3 of 5 categories.

Erbe Alpine
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. 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.

Erbe Alpine2/5

La Gitane3/5

Ratings & consensus: Erbe Alpine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: La Gitane
Value for money: Erbe Alpine
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

Erbe AlpineTuttotondo

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerErbe AlpineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerErbe AlpineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

camphor69%

citrus61%

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCorianderLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirEucalyptusIrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedar

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Iris. Durations are only published for Erbe Alpine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,475

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine captures the brisk chill of mountain air rolling through an evergreen forest. The first spray releases a sharp burst of tart lemon and bitter orange, tempered quickly by cool coriander seeds. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as genuine forest greenery takes over. Balsam fir and eu…

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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, Erbe Alpine or La Gitane?

La Gitane takes 3 of 5 categories. Erbe Alpine is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Erbe Alpine for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. 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, Erbe Alpine or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Erbe Alpine 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erbe Alpine or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Erbe Alpine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erbe Alpine and La Gitane smell similar?

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

Is Erbe Alpine or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Erbe Alpine and La Gitane?

Erbe Alpine has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Eucalyptus, Iris and Violet, a base of Musk and Cedar. 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.