La Gitane vs Mareos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Gitane takes 3 of 5 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MareosChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Gitane3/5
Mareos2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mareos
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- La Gitane
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mareos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La GitaneNimere ParfumsMareosSandaliaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.82/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerMareosRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
82%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Gitane
SillageLa Gitane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa GitaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
amber100%
warm spicy83%
vanilla65%
balsamic48%
sweet30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
Top
FrankincenseSaffron
Heart
AmberWhite AmberMyrrhCaramel
Base
BenzoinVanillaMuskCistus Incanus
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin. 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
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring14
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day57
Night100
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#42,216
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#29,242
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMareosHigher 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 →Mareos by Sandalia opens with dry frankincense and bittersweet saffron before settling into a dense heart of myrrh, amber, and golden caramel. As the fragrance warms on skin, benzoin, vanilla, and cistus create a smooth balsamic glow. It fits cold winter evenings, wool coats, and intimate indoor gatherings.
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 Mareos?
La Gitane takes 3 of 5 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Mareos is rated 4.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mareos for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Mareos?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Mareos 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or Mareos?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Mareos 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Gitane and Mareos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin.
Is La Gitane or Mareos better for summer or winter?
La Gitane suits daytime wear; Mareos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and Mareos?
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. Mareos has top notes of Frankincense and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, White Amber, Myrrh and Caramel, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk and Cistus Incanus.
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