La Gitane vs Sailors
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.
La GitaneChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SailorsChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La Gitane2/7
Sailors4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sailors
- Community sentiment
- Sailors
- Longevity
- La Gitane
- Sillage & projection
- La Gitane
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Sailors
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sailors
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La GitaneNimere ParfumsSailorsThe ZooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 76%
4.07/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%
Category winnerSailorsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
39%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerSailorsMost 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 winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris. 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
Spring94
Summer100
Fall63
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Category winnerSailorsMost 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#33,861
PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSailorsHigher 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 →Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…
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 Sailors?
Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. La Gitane is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose La Gitane for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Gitane or Sailors?
La Gitane lasts longest (La Gitane 84/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Gitane or Sailors?
Projection is very close: La Gitane 65/100, Sailors 63/100 for sillage.
Do La Gitane and Sailors smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris.
Is La Gitane or Sailors better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, La Gitane is the stronger pick. La Gitane suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Gitane and Sailors?
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. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.
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