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Jil Sander No. 4 vs La Gitane

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

Updated 2,031 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jil Sander No. 4

    Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • La Gitane

    Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander No. 45/7
La Gitane2/7
Ratings & consensus
Jil Sander No. 4
Community sentiment
Jil Sander No. 4
Longevity
La Gitane
Sillage & projection
Jil Sander No. 4
Value for money
Jil Sander No. 4
Versatility
La Gitane
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jil Sander No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jil Sander No. 4Jil Sander
La GitaneNimere Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 2,005 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

2,005 votes

35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageJil Sander No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value50
Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
powdery92%
woody84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseAniseBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangMyrrhJasmineHeliotropeTarragon
Base
CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmbergris
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Carnation and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerLa GitaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex21
Women77
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#704

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#42,216

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander No. 4 delivers a lush blend of spiced dark plum, velvety peach, and creamy tuberose layered over an earthy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and warm vanilla. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sweet fruit and aromatic green galbanum before settling into a powdery floral heart warmed by nutmeg and carnation.…

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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, Jil Sander No. 4 or La Gitane?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 5 of 7 categories. Jil Sander No. 4 is rated 4.03/5 from 2,005 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Jil Sander No. 4 for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander No. 4 or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Jil Sander No. 4 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander No. 4 or La Gitane?

Jil Sander No. 4 projects furthest (Jil Sander No. 4 68/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander No. 4 and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Carnation and Nutmeg.

Is Jil Sander No. 4 or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander No. 4 and La Gitane?

Jil Sander No. 4 has top notes of Plum, Galbanum, Peach and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Coriander. 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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