Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs La Gitane

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #41,009 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

King's Salute3/7

La Gitane3/7

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: King's Salute
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: La Gitane
Value for money: La Gitane
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King's Salute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

La GitaneNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

Category winnerKing's SaluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

35%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLa GitaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Top

PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris

Base

LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Thyme and Iris. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,009

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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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, King's Salute or La Gitane?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or La Gitane?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, King's Salute 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or La Gitane?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and La Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Thyme and Iris.

Is King's Salute or La Gitane better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. King's Salute suits daytime wear; La Gitane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and La Gitane?

King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. 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.