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La Gitane vs Parfum de Maroc

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

Updated 43 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Parfum de Maroc

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

La Gitane4/5
Parfum de Maroc0/5
Ratings & consensus
La Gitane
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Gitane
Sillage & projection
La Gitane
Value for money
Tie
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
Parfum de MarocAftelier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
3.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 12%Had 5%Want 83%
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

12%Love
65%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityLa Gitane

SillageLa Gitane

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
rose70%
amber60%
balsamic50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

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
Top
SaffronGalanga
Heart
Turkey Red RoseNutmeg
Base
MyrrhCardamom
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Spring0
Summer0
Fall33
Winter100
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,787

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Parfum de Maroc reads as a dense, resin-soaked rose with saffron spice and an oily, almost old-world texture. The rose stays central from opening to dry-down, while myrrh and warm spice give it a balsamic glow. On skin, it can feel rich, linear, and long-wearing rather than airy or shifting. This suits shoppers who en…

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 Parfum de Maroc?

La Gitane takes 4 of 5 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Parfum de Maroc is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de Maroc for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Parfum de Maroc?

La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Parfum de Maroc 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Gitane or Parfum de Maroc?

La Gitane projects furthest (La Gitane 65/100, Parfum de Maroc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Gitane and Parfum de Maroc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is La Gitane or Parfum de Maroc better for summer or winter?

La Gitane suits daytime wear; Parfum de Maroc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Gitane and Parfum de Maroc?

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. Parfum de Maroc has top notes of Saffron and Galanga, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Myrrh and Cardamom.

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