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La Gitane vs Mezzo

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

Updated 46 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • La Gitane

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

  • Mezzo

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

La Gitane2/5
Mezzo3/5
Ratings & consensus
Mezzo
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Gitane
Sillage & projection
Mezzo
Value for money
Mezzo
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
La GitaneNimere Parfums
MezzoParis Elysees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%
Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

50%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value84
Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
mossy70%
amber60%
white floral50%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
Top30 to 45 minutes
ThymeLime
Heart2 to 4 hours
JuniperJasmineNutmeg
Base5 to 8 hours
MossAmberSandalowood
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Thyme, Jasmine and Juniper. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring45
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men91
Unisex0
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,400

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Gitane or Mezzo?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Mezzo?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Mezzo 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Gitane or Mezzo?

Projection is very close: Mezzo 67/100, La Gitane 65/100 for sillage.

Do La Gitane and Mezzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Thyme, Jasmine and Juniper.

Is La Gitane or Mezzo better for summer or winter?

La Gitane suits daytime wear; Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Gitane and Mezzo?

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. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.

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