Fragrance comparison

Iris 39 vs La Gitane

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,359 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iris 39

Le Labo

3.861,333 votes

Rank #1,627 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #40,609 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris 39
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris 394/7

La Gitane3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris 39
Community sentiment: La Gitane
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: Iris 39
Value for money: La Gitane
Versatility: Iris 39
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris 39

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris 39Le Labo

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,333 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerIris 39Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,333 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLa GitaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageIris 39

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLa GitaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

woody77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisPatchouliVioletMuskCivetYlang-YlangGingerLimeCardamomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesIris, Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom and Rose. Durations are only published for Iris 39, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall80

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerIris 39Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex49

Women45

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,627

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#40,609

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIris 39Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris 39 by Le Labo strips away the sweet cosmetic powder often found in floral scents, focusing instead on the raw, vegetal root of the flower. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2006, the fragrance opens with an unexpected bite of fresh lime and pungent ginger. That brisk citrus quickly gives way to a heart of rooty…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris 39 or La Gitane?

Iris 39 takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris 39 is rated 3.86/5 from 1,333 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Iris 39 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris 39 or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Iris 39 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris 39 or La Gitane?

Projection is very close: Iris 39 67/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.

Do Iris 39 and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Iris 39 or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris 39 is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. Iris 39 suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris 39 and La Gitane?

Iris 39 features Iris, Patchouli, Violet, Musk and Civet. 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.