Fragrance comparison

Gypsy vs 1804

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,101 ratings analysed

Gypsy

Marilyn Miglin

3.8211 votes

Rank #23,326 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

1804

Histoires de Parfums

3.701,090 votes

Rank #4,522 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Gypsy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
1804
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gypsy3/6

18043/6

Ratings & consensus: 1804
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gypsy
Sillage & projection: Gypsy
Value for money: Gypsy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1804
Fragranxe ranking: 1804

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GypsyMarilyn Miglin

1804Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

3.70/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%

Category winner1804Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

26%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGypsy

SillageGypsy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerGypsyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

tropical69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerGalangaBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacHoneysuckleWhite OrchidTiare Flower

Base6 to 8 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVanillaBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

PineapplePeachTiare Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegClovesJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinMuskSandalwood

Category winner1804Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex41

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,522

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews139

Category winner1804Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gypsy by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct clash of brisk culinary spices and sweet white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grated ginger, zesty bergamot, aromatic galanga, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, a lush floral bouquet emerges, driven by rich jasmine sambac, sweet honeysuckle, …

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1804 opens with an immediate burst of juicy, roasted pineapple blended with sweet peach flesh and creamy tiare flower petals. Rather than smelling like sugary candy or a tropical umbrella drink, it feels warm, full-bodied, and slightly savory, backed by a gentle sprinkle of kitchen nutmeg and cloves. As the scent sett…

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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, Gypsy or 1804?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Gypsy is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; 1804 is rated 3.70/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Gypsy for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1804 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gypsy or 1804?

Gypsy lasts longest (Gypsy 80/100, 1804 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gypsy or 1804?

Gypsy projects furthest (Gypsy 81/100, 1804 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gypsy and 1804 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Tiare Flower, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Gypsy or 1804 better for summer or winter?

Gypsy suits evening wear; 1804 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gypsy and 1804?

Gypsy has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Galanga and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle, White Orchid and Tiare Flower, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. 1804 has top notes of Pineapple, Peach and Tiare Flower, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk.