La Gitane vs Maestrale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MaestraleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Gitane1/7
Maestrale6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maestrale
- Community sentiment
- Maestrale
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- Maestrale
- Value for money
- Maestrale
- Versatility
- Maestrale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maestrale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La GitaneNimere ParfumsMaestraleProfumi di PantelleriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.14/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%
Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageMaestrale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaestraleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
woody77%
aromatic61%
citrus38%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris
Base5 to 8 hours
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Coriander and Carnation. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall79
Winter29
Day100
Night53
Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,817
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#17,365
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched2018
Reviews6
Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa 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 →Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …
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, La Gitane or Maestrale?
Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Maestrale?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Maestrale 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or Maestrale?
Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, La Gitane 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Gitane and Maestrale smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Coriander and Carnation.
Is La Gitane or Maestrale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. La Gitane suits daytime wear; Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and Maestrale?
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. Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.
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