Fragrance comparison

Gypsy vs Fresh Orient

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gypsy

Marilyn Miglin

3.8211 votes

Rank #23,326 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Fresh Orient

Dévier

3.254 votes

Rank #66,800 OudVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gypsy takes 4 of 5 categories.

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.
Fresh Orient
Choose it for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gypsy4/5

Fresh Orient1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GypsyMarilyn Miglin

Fresh OrientDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityGypsy

SillageGypsy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGypsyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

vanilla83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

leather30%

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinJuniperArtemisiaBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

OudVanillaLeatherMuskCedarCashmere WoodBenzoin

Category winnerFresh OrientLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#66,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGypsyHigher 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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Fresh Orient by Dévier presents a brisk contrast between crisp mountain botanicals and deep Middle Eastern woods. The initial spray crackles with crushed green cardamom, sharp juniper berries, and bitter bergamot zest. You get a cold snap right away. Soon after, the temperature changes. A rich heart of grated nutmeg a…

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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 Fresh Orient?

Gypsy takes 4 of 5 categories. Gypsy is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Fresh Orient is rated 3.25/5 from 4 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 Fresh Orient for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gypsy or Fresh Orient?

Gypsy lasts longest (Gypsy 80/100, Fresh Orient 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gypsy or Fresh Orient?

Gypsy projects furthest (Gypsy 81/100, Fresh Orient 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gypsy and Fresh Orient smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Gypsy or Fresh Orient better for summer or winter?

Gypsy suits evening wear; Fresh Orient suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gypsy and Fresh Orient?

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. Fresh Orient has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Juniper and Artemisia, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Leather and Musk.