Fragrance comparison

La Gitane vs New York

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Gitane

Nimere Parfums

4.0026 votes

Rank #37,539 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

New York

Pussy Deluxe

3.7512 votes

Rank #44,238 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Gitane takes 4 of 5 categories.

La Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

La Gitane4/5

New York1/5

Ratings & consensus: La Gitane
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Gitane
Sillage & projection: New York
Value for money: La Gitane
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

New YorkPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 8%Had 10%Want 82%

Category winnerLa GitaneRating 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

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLa GitaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

Cosmopolitan cocktailAppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PimentoIrisViolet

Base5-7 hrs

Cotton CandyPatchouliWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesPimento, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring25

Summer13

Fall63

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 37%Casual 29%Date 24%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,539

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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New York by Pussy Deluxe hits the skin with a tart rush of red berries and green apple, mimicking the sharp bite of an iced cosmopolitan cocktail. Within ten minutes, that boozy fruitiness takes a distinctly sweet detour. Spun sugar and spun cotton candy wrap around a powdery core of violet and earthy patchouli. It is…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Gitane or New York?

La Gitane takes 4 of 5 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; New York is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Gitane or New York?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, New York 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Gitane or New York?

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

Do La Gitane and New York smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pimento, Bergamot and Iris.

Is La Gitane or New York better for summer or winter?

La Gitane suits daytime wear; New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Gitane and New York?

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. New York has top notes of Cosmopolitan cocktail, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Pimento, Iris and Violet, a base of Cotton Candy, Patchouli and White Woods.