How Do You Sleep vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
How Do You SleepChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
How Do You Sleep2/4
La Gitane2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- How Do You Sleep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- How Do You Sleep
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
How Do You SleepProadLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageLa Gitane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHow Do You SleepBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
white floral69%
honey61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
OrangeNeroliAnisePetitgrainCardamomNutmegBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyJasminePeonyRoseFreesiaSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base5 to 7 hours
VanillaTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliSandalwoodMarshmallow
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Durations are only published for How Do You Sleep, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,245
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#40,715
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHow Do You SleepHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHow Do You Sleep by Proad is an oriental floral fragrance built on a lush contrast between bright citrus and pillowy gourmand sweetness. The scent opens with a lively burst of orange, bergamot, and petitgrain seasoned with sharp nutmeg and anise. As the initial freshness settles, a rich heart of honey, jasmine, and ro…
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, How Do You Sleep or La Gitane?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. How Do You Sleep is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose How Do You Sleep for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, How Do You Sleep or La Gitane?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, How Do You Sleep 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, How Do You Sleep or La Gitane?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, How Do You Sleep 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do How Do You Sleep and La Gitane smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Bergamot.
Is How Do You Sleep or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
How Do You Sleep suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in How Do You Sleep and La Gitane?
How Do You Sleep has top notes of Orange, Neroli, Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. 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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