La Gitane vs No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
9%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Gitane takes 3 of 4 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 1 Twist ChamomileChoose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Gitane3/4
No. 1 Twist Chamomile1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 1 Twist Chamomile
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 ParfumsNo. 1 Twist ChamomileClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.18/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%
Category winnerNo. 1 Twist ChamomileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
45%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
22 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
woody100%
yellow floral92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match9%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoSaffronNutmegCardamomBergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
CorianderThymeCarnationAfrican GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIris
Base
LeatherSpicy NotesBirchCastoreumJuniperVanillaAmberBenzoin
Top15 to 30 minutes
ChamomileNutmegLimePimento
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
VanillaSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesPimento, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Chamomile, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring0
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night33
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#41,009
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#52,369
PerfumerMike Parrot
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa GitaneHigher 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 →No. 1 Twist Chamomile by Clive Christian pairs an unexpected herbal freshness with a rich, classical floral heart and a warm woody base. The opening reveals crisp lime and soothing chamomile, seasoned with dry nutmeg and a gentle kick of pimento. Soon after, the scent broadens into a golden floral core of sweet ylang-…
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 No. 1 Twist Chamomile?
La Gitane takes 3 of 4 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; No. 1 Twist Chamomile is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 1 Twist Chamomile for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?
La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Gitane and No. 1 Twist Chamomile smell similar?
Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pimento, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is La Gitane or No. 1 Twist Chamomile better for summer or winter?
La Gitane suits daytime wear; No. 1 Twist Chamomile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and No. 1 Twist Chamomile?
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. No. 1 Twist Chamomile has top notes of Chamomile, Nutmeg, Lime and Pimento, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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