Kalada vs La Gitane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kalada takes 2 of 4 categories.
KaladaChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kalada2/4
La Gitane1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kalada
- Sillage & projection
- Kalada
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Gitane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KaladaCaravana LuxuryLa GitaneNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
LongevityKalada
SillageKalada
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
iris84%
leather77%
smoky69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both leather, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FigFruity NotesBergamotCardamomCoconutDavana
Heart
Ylang-YlangCinnamonJasmineLeatherRoseIrisJuniper
Base
Orris RootMyrrhBirchIndian OudTobaccoBenzoinCoffeeAmbergris
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#43,619
PerfumerShadi Samra
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,216
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKalada by Caravana Luxury is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Kalada was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Shadi Samra. Top notes are Fig, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Cardamom, Coconut and Davana; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Leather, Rose…
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, Kalada or La Gitane?
Kalada takes 2 of 4 categories. Kalada is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Kalada for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kalada or La Gitane?
Kalada lasts longest (Kalada 100/100, La Gitane 84/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kalada or La Gitane?
Kalada projects furthest (Kalada 92/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kalada and La Gitane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Kalada or La Gitane better for summer or winter?
Kalada suits evening wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kalada and La Gitane?
Kalada has top notes of Fig, Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Leather, a base of Orris Root, Myrrh, Birch and Indian Oud. 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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